…address labor shortages, and help offset challenges linked to immigration policy. Yet he argues union-backed rules have limited adoption compared to neighboring states. California, he says, should champion agricultural efficiency…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…water shortages and heavy regulations—but brought new challenges, particularly land loss due to rapid population growth. Advocacy Born During COVID Stephanie’s advocacy began during the COVID pandemic. Observing misinformation online…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…communities and the nation’s food system. Despite the challenges facing agriculture, Nash remains optimistic. Her message to farmers across the country is simple: share your story, advocate for your practices,…
St. Genevieve: Early French Farming on the Mississippi
…access to transportation routes, but it also posed challenges that would shape the town’s early development. Slow Growth on a Floodplain During its early years, St. Genevieve grew slowly. The…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…We are losing manufacturing,” she said. Agriculture and Small Farmers A Fallbrook farmer herself — inspired in part by her experience on Undercover Billionaire — Culotti highlighted the challenges facing…
Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost
…grapes to produce, rise with fuel prices, affecting both farmers and consumers. Bird highlights the interconnectedness: “Overregulation and mismanagement don’t just hurt oil—they touch agriculture, shipping, and every sector that…
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
…a broader theme throughout the program: California agriculture remains strong, but policy decisions in Sacramento have created serious challenges across water, freight, labor, and energy sectors. Whether discussing infrastructure, immigration,…
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
…is running with No Party Preference, arguing that California’s biggest challenges won’t be solved by partisan politics. With the state facing a massive budget deficit, high gas prices, struggling infrastructure,…
John Deere Showcases New 25-HP Compact Tractor at World Ag Expo
…twin-touch pedal system—one pedal for forward and one for reverse—making it easy for new operators to learn and use. With ongoing labor challenges in California agriculture, user-friendly equipment can help…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…broader themes of accountability and governance. With California facing budget challenges and rising living costs, the hosts discussed whether better management of existing natural resources could help stabilize local economies….
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…costs, labor shortages, and insurance hurdles, their insights provide a rare glimpse into the daily challenges that keep the state—and the nation—fed. Families and Businesses Feeling the Squeeze Woods and…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
…address real-world challenges facing specialty crop producers. Topics regularly include water-use efficiency, irrigation and nutrient management, pest and disease control, soil health, precision agriculture, and emerging technologies. While production systems…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…family farming in California. With decades of history on the land, she shares the challenges her community faces from powerful nonprofits, legal pressures, and political shifts—and why small, sustainable farms…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…critical breaking point. Woods, who operates a 45-truck fleet based in Kings County, laid out the growing list of challenges facing California freight companies: rising fuel costs, increasing insurance premiums,…























