…option for regions facing long-term water constraints. The opportunity extends beyond farming. The goal is to build a California-based agave industry, supplying craft distillers and potentially creating a new domestic…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…to begin planning for nine million acre-feet of additional water supply statewide. If successful, these efforts could help protect both California agriculture and the state’s broader economy. Telling Agriculture’s Story…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…on water supply issues and the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). During the interview, Vanden Heuvel explained how SGMA and groundwater sustainability plans are reshaping agriculture across…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
California agriculture sits at the center of some of the state’s most important policy debates—water supply, infrastructure, energy, and the future of farming. Those issues took center stage on the…
Early American Farmers Move West After the Revolution
…Instead, the primary food source came from hunting. The forests west of the Appalachians were rich with wildlife, providing an essential supply of food for frontier families. Deer, wild turkeys,…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…accustomed to maximizing productivity from limited acreage. When they arrived in America, they encountered a much more abundant land supply. Rather than abandoning their old-world methods, they adapted them. Their…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…conditions improve later in the season. Michael noted that water supply uncertainty is only one piece of the puzzle. Farmers must also navigate fluctuating commodity prices, unpredictable weather, labor costs,…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…has enough supply but is mismanaging delivery due to environmental restrictions and bureaucratic decisions. He supports expanding infrastructure such as the long-delayed Sites Reservoir project and raising Shasta Dam to…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…oil and gas restrictions have worsened supply chain costs and energy prices. “If we don’t fix our foundation, nothing else works,” she said. Insurance, Litigation, and Business Climate Culotti also…
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
…project to crumbling highways and rising fuel costs, Culotti emphasized the need to prioritize roads, freight corridors, and supply chains before launching new large-scale initiatives. With refineries closing and transportation…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…oil is with agriculture. From fuel for tractors and irrigation pumps to freight transportation and fertilizer production, energy costs impact every step of the food supply chain. As Papagni noted,…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…nation’s food supply chain. The Texas Cattle Boom and Northern Markets At the same time, the Texas cattle industry was rapidly expanding. Ranchers needed access to northern markets where demand…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…leave, highlighting the stress on the workforce and the fragility of supply chains. Rising emissions regulations are set to further challenge trucking operators. New trucks slated for 2027 could cost…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…the agricultural supply chain. Workforce retention remains steady for Wildwood Express, but compliance enforcement and licensing scrutiny create additional hurdles. Meanwhile, deteriorating highway conditions, especially along Highway 99, accelerate wear…