…regulations is not equivalent to homegrown production. Ference highlighted that California farmers comply with more regulations than any growers in the world—and they still produce top-quality food. Without local farmers,…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…grown more demanding. Farming in an “urban state,” he notes, brings an ever-growing list of rules, regulations, and legislative challenges. While the broad categories of issues—water, labor, inputs—are the same…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…every year,” he said. “If we can’t pump it from the Delta or the ground, where is it supposed to come from?” He argued that excessive regulations, litigation, and stalled…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…takes 30, 40, 50 years to build things, and it costs two or three times as much as it ought to because of all the regulations and litigation.” A Tale…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…the younger generation about responsible land management, crop rotation, and compliance with regulations like SGMA. She stressed that the future of California agriculture will require a blend of conventional, organic,…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…long-standing frustration among U.S. producers who compete against imports grown under cheaper labor, fewer regulations, and different standards. Kester supports U.S.A. labeling but cautions that consumers must understand what labels…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…work today. Preparing for Tomorrow’s Farming Jacobsen understands that the challenges facing agriculture — water regulations, labor shortages, transportation costs, and environmental pressures — require new thinking. “What we’re doing…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…countries means losing expertise, capacity, and security. When farms disappear, the U.S. becomes dependent on food grown under other nations’ regulations, labor conditions, and environmental standards. Additionally, Youtsey stresses that…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…state like California, where labor costs and regulations continue to rise, automation like GUSS can pay for itself faster than many growers expect. Partnership with John Deere In 2022, GUSS…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…that balances education, networking, and real-world problem-solving. Anderson also discussed major issues facing PCAs, from rat infestations damaging drip systems to changing pesticide regulations, and expressed optimism that collaboration between…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…three steps ahead to stay functional and viable,” Bryan noted. Regulations: Burden and Benefit California farmers operate under some of the strictest agricultural regulations in the world. Bryan sees both…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…recessions, and regulations,” he said. “Farmers are problem-solvers — we’ll find a way forward, but we need leaders who understand agriculture, not just politics.” The interview closed with Snider’s call…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…he said. “Our regulations are tough, but they guarantee safe, traceable, premium produce.” He also praised his region’s strong irrigation districts but warned about water politics threatening farmers elsewhere. “We’ve…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…regulations, which cost money, and with the cost of labor in California, which affects your bottom line,” he said. “It’s almost cost-prohibitive to farm without having higher production,” he added….