…water mismanagement, pointing out that despite political claims, restrictions have neither saved fish populations nor secured long-term agricultural productivity. Instead, water policy has created “a man-made dust bowl” that threatens…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…the demands of hauling irrigation pipe, bins, and other farm essentials into the field. With limited charging infrastructure and heavy batteries reducing payload, he argued that California’s push toward all-electric…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…now newly planted, is also being developed organically. Recent sustainability milestones include: Organic certification for two estate vineyards. 25% reduction in bottle weight, allowing more efficient shipping and reducing carbon…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…while farmland is proposed for solar conversion. California’s Future Food Supply at Risk As the state’s population nears 40 million, California continues to lose farmland. Papagni warned that reducing the…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…water to farms in the 1960s, but regulations beginning in 1992 drastically changed allocations. The Central Valley Project Improvement Act reallocated water toward environmental priorities, reducing supplies to agriculture. Additional…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…high-value crops and reducing overall usage. While ideal solutions such as new storage and water delivery systems may take decades, Cameron encouraged efficiency and strategic planning for the long-term sustainability…
Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers
…pushing legislation supported by evidence, only to face opposition that defies logic. One bill he sponsored, aimed at reducing utility rates by 20%, faced resistance from lawmakers despite clear benefits…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
…president Jeff Bitter, suggest reducing California’s vineyard acreage from 550,000 to 500,000 acres to help balance supply and demand. Marlena agrees, predicting a recovery by 2027–2028 as the industry stabilizes….
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…early September in other regions. With newer varieties like Golden Hills and Lost Hills reducing alternate bearing swings, California pistachio yields continue to climb while maintaining strong quality standards. Global…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…about agriculture’s capacity for innovation. He highlighted Syngenta’s work in developing cutting-edge crop protection and seed technologies that help farmers increase yields while reducing environmental impact. He also called on…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…pest management. Daren Deftereos noted the challenge of making advanced tools affordable for farmers, while also reducing reliance on traditional herbicides and pesticides. The goal, he explained, is environmentally friendly…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
…immune response can burn through up to half a pound of glucose daily, significantly reducing feed efficiency and weight gain. If not supported with adequate nutrition and gut health tools,…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…introduced by Congressman Jeff Hurd (R-CO). This legislation aims to reinstate critical transportation exemptions for livestock haulers, reducing regulatory burdens that can compromise animal welfare and supply chain efficiency. Reported…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
…agency operations by reducing administrative redundancies and relocating key departments to five strategically selected regional hubs. These changes are designed to improve operational efficiency while maintaining all critical functions related…