…20 countries. “There’s real confidence in California table grapes,” he said. “Buyers know what they’re getting — quality, safety, and consistency.” The discussion also turned to tariffs and regulation. LeMay…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…produces the safest, freshest, and most abundant food supply anywhere. Losing California agriculture would have global repercussions. Importing food from countries with lower safety standards, fewer labor protections, and weaker…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…that agriculture outreach must be tied directly to issues consumers care about: food quality, food safety, environmental stewardship, and labor-friendly production standards. California farmers excel in these areas, he said,…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…USDA is moving forward with new sterile fly production facilities in Texas. Some components may be ready soon, but full operational capacity may not arrive until late 2026. Safety Concerns…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…crisis. “You can’t expect California farmers to compete with countries where water, labor, and safety standards are nowhere near ours,” McGill said. Papagni added that it’s time for grocery chains…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…Safety, and Profitability Although GUSS was initially designed to address the labor crisis, the technology quickly revealed additional advantages. “Being computer-controlled allows for an incredible level of precision,” said Thompson….
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…sides of the equation. “Regulations are good and bad,” he explained. “Food safety regulations are a positive—they ensure that we produce the safest food supply in the world. But they…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…shared a personal message for all Californians: “I want every person who has access to California-grown food to not only value its flavor, quality, safety, and health benefits — but…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…are not strictly partisan. Issues such as water, forestry management, safety, and regulatory reform, she argued, are bipartisan needs that impact all residents. She highlighted rural water projects, including the…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…A Different Playing Field While California growers face strict labor, environmental, and food safety regulations, conditions in Turkey are very different. Cardoza described a system where most of Turkey’s 46,000…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…grocery chains. He described the challenge of competing with subsidized Turkish raisins, produced under much lower safety and labor standards, while California growers face some of the strictest regulations in…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…environment where trucking companies are left vulnerable regardless of fault. Safety Technology and Monitoring Drivers To protect themselves, Wildwood Express has invested in safety technology. Each truck is outfitted with…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…innovation and agricultural programs. National retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Taco Bell, and Cisco discussing supplier collaboration, food safety, and the future of food purchasing. Industry-driven certificate programs to help…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…postings could even bring protesters into the fields, creating safety risks for workers and growers alike. Water, as always, remained central to the conversation. Despite historic rains, he noted that…