Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci

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…But challenges remain. Rising regulatory costs, water restrictions, labor issues, and international competition are straining local growers. Genasci pointed out that in Stanislaus County alone, one in eight jobs is tied…

Midland Tractor

Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service

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…large swaths of farmland facing water restrictions, the future of farming in the region hangs in the balance. Serving the Entire Central Valley Operating from Madera, Midland Tractor services farms…

California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy

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…Genasci pointed to overregulation. From water restrictions and burn bans to mounting labor costs and overtime rules, he says Sacramento continues to push policies that squeeze family farms. “You’ve got legislators…

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Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025

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…groundwater recharge. He criticized restrictions imposed by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and environmental rulings that redirected massive amounts of water away from farms. In Fresno County, once the…

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Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley

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…Then and Now The Tulare-Visalia area has always been a stronghold for dairy, but farming conditions have shifted dramatically since Joseph’s grandfather’s time. He points to water restrictions and changing…

California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol

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…to protect local industries. Regulatory Pressures and Political Climate One of the central themes of the interview was the mounting regulatory burden on California farmers. From pesticide restrictions to environmental…

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Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry

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…EU as a whole is the top regional destination. China, once a major buyer, has reduced direct imports by half due to tariffs and trade restrictions. While some sales are…