…and goods moved across the country, reducing reliance on the long and arduous trail. Lasting Agricultural Impact The Oregon Trail was more than just a migration route—it was a gateway…
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
…quality and food safety—aimed at reducing redundancy. At the same time, the state has invested over $700 million into climate-smart agriculture, energy efficiency, and water conservation programs. Still, Ross made…
California Ag Faces Rising Costs and Political Crossroads as Governor Race Heats Up
…featured interviews with gubernatorial candidates Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, both of whom emphasized reducing regulations and increasing support for agriculture. “We know how it can be done… it’s not…
Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
…Hilton’s platform is reducing government interference. He argued that it’s not just regulations themselves, but the volume of bureaucrats enforcing them that creates barriers for businesses. “Too many people, too…
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
…by overregulation. Instead, he advocates for reducing restrictions to allow the agricultural sector to thrive. Restoring Agriculture as California’s Top Priority California agriculture, once the undisputed backbone of the state’s…
California Governor Debate Highlights Sharp Divide on Energy, Water, and Farm Regulations
…costs and ongoing challenges facing California agriculture. Energy costs emerged as a major concern, with candidates offering competing solutions. Some pushed for expanded domestic oil and gas production and reducing…
Fire Ants Pose Risks to Workers and Equipment in Almond Orchards
…maintenance issues and increase the risk of equipment damage. Mays emphasized that the best approach is proactive management aimed at reducing or eliminating fire ant populations across the orchard. By…
Pistachio Market Outlook Brightens as Global Tensions Shift Supply Dynamics
…be ahead. Kreps noted that newer pistachio varieties like Golden Hills are helping stabilize production by reducing the dramatic swings of alternate bearing. “They don’t show as big of an…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
…Dust Bowl’s Devastating Lesson Despite these advancements, Colorado agriculture faced one of its greatest challenges during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Severe drought, combined with poor land management practices,…
Fire Ant Control Timing Critical for Protecting Almond Yields
…said, especially during critical development stages when nuts are more vulnerable. Fire ants can damage almonds directly by feeding on developing nuts, reducing both quality and yield. Certain popular varieties…
California Cattle Industry Faces Predator and Policy Challenges; Katie Roberti Continues Conversation on Wolves and Ranching
…the importance of agriculture in managing land, reducing wildfire risk, and supporting rural communities. Grazing, once criticized, is now being recognized as a valuable tool for maintaining healthy landscapes. The…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…tool for reducing wildfire fuel loads and maintaining healthy ecosystems—something Roberti says is long overdue. Still, there’s a disconnect. Many consumers are far removed from agriculture, leading to misunderstandings about…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
…younger consumers and families. The conversation also touched on sustainability. Medeiros pointed out that over the past 50 years, the California dairy industry has dramatically improved efficiency—reducing emissions, water use,…
Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
…while results for residents and businesses continue to decline. He says his approach would focus on reducing bureaucracy, cutting wasteful spending, and building a leadership team capable of implementing meaningful…