…over-import, domestic growers pay the price. The result? Barely profitable lemon production — or in some cases, no profit at all. Roberts argues that California growers face higher regulatory costs…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…local control, infrastructure reform, and bipartisan leadership. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview, Culotti made it clear she is running as No Party Preference in California’s jungle primary system, where the…
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
…particularly when it comes to infrastructure, small farms, property rights, and regulatory reform. Culotti, running with No Party Preference, emphasized that California voters are tired of partisan extremes. She argued…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…oil per day, in-state production continues to decline due to regulatory hurdles. Instead, the state imports oil from overseas — a move Bird argues increases costs while outsourcing environmental oversight….
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…sensors, and regulatory compliance components. Diesel exhaust systems, filters, and electronic sensors frequently trigger downtime, leaving trucks parked while payments, insurance, and payroll continue. For many small and mid-sized fleets,…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…He points out the regulatory gray area in California that hinders farmers from fully utilizing autonomous tractors, despite self-driving cars operating freely on city streets. His call to action: clarify…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…insurance costs continue climbing. Woods said companies are doing everything they can to operate safely and efficiently, but margins remain razor thin. Regulatory complexity compounds the issue. Emissions testing requirements,…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…Path Forward While political and regulatory hurdles remain, Ring sees opportunity in leadership and collaboration. He notes that the governor and state agencies can implement meaningful change through executive action…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
Jamie Johansson California agriculture is facing mounting pressure — from water shortages and wildfire risk to regulatory overload, energy costs, and state budget deficits. Stepping forward to represent rural Northern…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
…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…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…theme of the interview was predictability — something Johansson believes California has lost. Farmers face rising regulatory costs, soaring energy prices, and water uncertainty that make it nearly impossible to…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…Senate. He described her as someone who understands production agriculture, regulatory pressures, and the real-world impact of state policy decisions on farming operations. For those attending the World Ag Expo…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…through the lens of common-sense reform. Ring tackled a growing concern in California: refinery closures and the long-term outlook for in-state oil production. As refineries begin shutting down or repurposing…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…future, immigration reform, and why abundance, not scarcity, should guide state policy. Duarte wasted no time challenging the idea that California lacks water. Instead, he argued the state suffers from…