…other states. California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance Anderson highlights that while Helena shares best practices nationwide, California’s regulatory landscape consistently stands apart. “You’ve got to do…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
…competitive, California agriculture must reckon with these regulatory and economic hurdles. “If we want to maintain our position,” Puglia concluded, “we need to get serious.” Nick Papagni reporting for AgNet…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…trucking companies. He notes that insurance costs and regulatory burdens exacerbate these issues. The conversation also touches on the impact of these challenges on various agricultural commodities, such as almonds,…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…allocation becomes increasingly strained, farmers face growing uncertainty about their ability to irrigate crops and maintain productivity. Beyond infrastructure, regulatory hurdles present additional obstacles. Puglia argues that certain environmental regulations,…
Candidate Hilton: Changes that Could Be Made in California Agriculture
…so passionate about. Our energy industry further south in the Central Valley around Bakersfield and Kern County and so on. Regulatory changes, right. Kicking out the ideologues in agencies, like…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism A Candidate’s Bold Vision for California Hilton emphasized that California’s challenges—from agriculture to freight to housing—are solvable, and he believes…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…at a loss: Freight rates are at 10-year lows Fuel, maintenance, and regulatory costs are at all-time highs Some ag-based haulers are registering out-of-state just to survive “There’s no dollar…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
…position as a key force in food production and sustainability, navigating pressing economic and environmental concerns with resilience. One of Ford’s most significant contributions is her advocacy for immigration reform,…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
…reflect an ongoing commitment to reshaping agricultural policy, balancing regulatory adjustments with efforts to streamline operations and enhance direct support for farmers. While some of these changes have faced legal…
Agricultural Trade Remains Dynamic in Fruit Production and Distribution
…and importers may need to adapt strategies to ensure reliable access to high-quality fruit. The intersection of supply stability, international trade policies, and regulatory oversight continues to shape the global…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…with legislators is key, as many are unfamiliar with farming challenges. Advocacy efforts, such as lobby days, aim to educate policymakers on the industry’s contributions and regulatory impacts. Uncertainty around…
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
Nick Chipchase / Sampford Farm Dairy, via Wikimedia Commons America urgently needs immigration reform to support U.S. farmers, Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford said Thursday. While farmers generally back President…
Japanese Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Lab-Grown Chicken
…larger cuts of meat. They also see potential applications in growing functional organs. While lab-grown meat still faces regulatory, cost, and consumer acceptance hurdles, this development brings it closer to…
USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board Sees Tariff Hits to US Meat Exports
…percent. “On ag products, it’s 14-percent. But we know that this does not capture the full extent of the non-trade barriers and regulatory hurdles that they impose on our exports,”…