Independent

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…supply chain systems Equal access to washing and packing facilities Better exposure for specialty crops like pluots Stronger support for small and mid-sized farms She makes one thing clear—farming will…

Independent

California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Education, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Trade, Water

…impacted agriculture. Culotti pointed to rising costs, regulatory pressure, and limited infrastructure investment as key factors hurting farmers—especially small and mid-sized operations across the Central Valley. “We have got to…

popcorn

Popcorn Through the Ages: From Ancient Origins to American Staple

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Corn, Field & Row Crops, This Land of Ours

…hard economic times. For many struggling farmers, popcorn also became a lifeline. As traditional crops lost profitability, some agricultural families shifted to growing popcorn as a way to survive financially….

California Cherry

California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Cherries, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…Jameson of Morada Produce to break down everything from weather impacts and crop size to global markets and rising costs. A Strong Rebound After a Tough 2025 Last year was…

California agriculture

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Cybersecurity, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…slow due to cost and environmental complexity. Compounding the issue is climate change. Snowpack—once California’s most reliable and affordable water storage—is becoming less dependable due to rising temperatures and shifting…

aqua4d

Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Fertilizer, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…and more time growing healthy, productive crops. Supporting Farmers Where It Matters Most Today’s farmers are under immense pressure—balancing rising costs, environmental regulations, and the need to remain profitable. Solutions…