…the conversation also highlighted regulatory challenges in California. While self-driving vehicles operate on public streets in San Francisco, autonomous tractors face gray areas under state labor and safety regulations. Mikesell…
Using Bt Products During Bloom to Manage Caterpillar Pests
…noting their favorable safety profile for beneficial insects. Because Bt targets caterpillars specifically, products like DiPel can often be applied when bees are active, provided local regulations allow. This makes…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…without bees, there is no almond crop. As Papagni put it, water, labor, freight, and regulations matter — but without healthy hives in the orchard right now, nothing else counts….
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
Screenshot California agriculture is at a pivotal moment. From water regulations and labor challenges to shifting political leadership in Sacramento, farmers and ranchers across the state are facing unprecedented uncertainty….
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…security. He criticized the idea that reducing agriculture in California helps the environment, calling it hypocritical. “You’re exporting your environmental responsibility to countries with fewer regulations,” he said. “People still…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…shared an inside look at local farming, advocacy, and community outreach, highlighting the complex landscape facing producers today. Battling Regulations and Activist Pressure Ghirardelli described ongoing challenges in the county,…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…just regulations. “If the state won’t allow property protection,” Hadwick said, “then the state needs to pay for the damage.” More Than Economic Loss Hadwick stressed the issue goes beyond…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…in storage for months. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1paEVSJAVPr44LV3nXMLDt1v4kBbm5RJV/view?usp=drive_web Rising Costs, Falling Opportunities California pear growers face some of the highest production standards in the world, from labor and water regulations to chemical use…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…could punish an industry as large as agriculture with so little political consequence. Regulations pile up because agriculture represents only a small percentage of the state’s population, making it an…
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
The January 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled one of the biggest questions facing farmers right now: Can California agriculture stay competitive when costs keep rising and regulations…
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
…designed to improve nutrient retention, water efficiency, and overall soil performance. Regulations, Labels, and Why 2026 Matters Humates fall into a regulatory gray area between fertilizers and pesticides. Taylor explains…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…can improve soil structure, nutrient retention, and water holding capacity, especially in tough California conditions like high salt and low organic matter. Taylor also noted that California’s evolving regulations around…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…was their first opportunity to see the size and diversity of specialty crop production firsthand. Regulations, Resilience, and National Concerns Throughout the interview, Douglas addressed the perception that California is…
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
…How do California farmers survive under this many regulations? Douglas credited that survival to the toughness of the people who farm here. “California farmers adapt, they get creative, and they…