…vision is to create a California agave industry akin to Napa Valley’s wine culture, supporting small distilleries and building a local supply chain. Marketing, Distribution, and Crop Management California is…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…recent announcement of a $30 million citrus purchase, designed to stabilize markets and supply food banks nationwide. While it remains unclear how much of the buy will include California fruit,…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…push toward efficiency and technology across the supply chain. Spotlight on the Organic Grower Summit in Monterey The show transitions into an extended conversation with Matt Jungmann, Senior Director of…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…must adjust their cropping patterns in response, choosing crops like Milo that require less water when supply is limited. “It’s all about being smart with water, not just conserving,” he…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…Declines Triggered by Oversupply As cotton flooded the market, prices plummeted during two major downturns: 1820–1823: A sharp decline driven by rapid expansion of supply 1840–1843: Another major downturn as…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…challenges. China posed difficulties in the past but has stabilized, while India—a massive almond market—remains complex. Still, he remains confident: demand is strong, supply is steady, and “we’re going to…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…dormancy to bud break, canopy growth, fruit set, and final ripening. Once harvested, grapes are bagged and boxed within minutes. Thanks to efficient cold-chain logistics, they arrive at grocery stores…
How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture
…identity but the nation’s food supply and rural culture. The story of Iowa’s prairie agriculture is more than a tale of hardship — it’s a testament to human perseverance and…
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
…global imports on consumer expectations and farmer profitability. Decades ago, imports made up only a small portion of America’s food supply. Today, over 40% of the food consumed in the…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…“When I was a kid, imported food made up less than 10 percent of our supply. Today, it’s over 40 percent,” he said. “Consumers want quality, but many still buy…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…capacity through winter could supply enough water to prevent massive farmland loss.” Dredge the Delta — Ring proposed removing built-up silt to double water flow, strengthen levees, and reduce salinity….
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…petroleum despite still relying on oil for half its total energy supply. “Why are we importing oil from countries that have almost no labor or environmental standards at all?” he…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…fifteen years ago.” The result, Wagner said, has been devastating: “We do a terrible job of managing our water supply in California. Who bears the brunt? Certainly the people without…