…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…
Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act
…for those who have contributed for decades but are nearing retirement. Employer Guidance and Worker Safety Cunha emphasizes that workers still face daily uncertainty. While authorities focus on large metropolitan…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025. The legislation would delist the Mexican wolf from the Endangered Species Act, a move supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Arizona…
California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…According to Genasci, overregulation affects everything from employee wages to operational safety. He emphasizes the importance of proactive advocacy, noting that the Farm Bureau monitors legislation and works to prevent…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…impact family farms. Programs and Community Outreach The Farm Bureau offers practical resources for local growers, including the upcoming Spray Safe Program on November 21, which provides free safety training…