…nut as a healthy, high-protein snack. He also stressed the need for California water solutions, saying the state has enough annual runoff to supply five years of use if only…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…a workable balance, profitability for everyone in the supply chain is at risk. Diesel Prices and Fuel Variables Fuel is another major strain. Compared to regular unleaded, diesel prices remain…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
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Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…JD Food For anyone with questions about beef, turkey, pork, or the meat supply chain, Darren Hill welcomes inquiries directly. 📧 Email: dhill@jdfood.com 👉 Note: it’s jdfood.com (singular, without an…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…million acre-feet of water annually to the state’s supply. In overly dense forests, trees compete for light, nutrients, and water, absorbing moisture before it reaches the ground. By restoring historical…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…industry in Ukraine. We have a $24 billion ag industry in just Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties together.” Tangipa emphasized that California farmers are critical to global food supply and…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…ways to improve yields, preserve soil, and secure the nation’s food supply. While many farm organizations thrive today, the very first to formally promote agriculture in the United States was…
Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity
…and the beef supply chain. Lawrence Williams, Beef on Dairy Development Specialist for Purina, emphasized that this evolving sector is reshaping both the dairy and beef industries. “These crossbred calves…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…while farmland is proposed for solar conversion. California’s Future Food Supply at Risk As the state’s population nears 40 million, California continues to lose farmland. Papagni warned that reducing the…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…Fear, and Fake Documents Cunha warned about coyotes—human smugglers who charge up to $15,000 per person and often supply migrants with fraudulent documents. Workers fall into debt while employers unknowingly…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…industries like trucking, creating labor shortages across the supply chain. Automation and Drones: Farming’s Future Technology offers one path forward. Papagni encouraged youth to pursue careers in agricultural automation, from…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…modern production standards. Looking Ahead: Hope for the Industry Despite challenges, the Nales remain committed to winemaking. John reflected on resilience and supply-demand dynamics: “We decided a long time ago…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
…team are pioneering new ground. Why the Wine Industry Faces Challenges Marlena acknowledges that California’s wine industry is in a slump. The reasons include: Oversupply of wine following the pandemic….
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…throughout the supply chain. Justin noted that field trials like Iverson, a lace-leaf variety, have shown excellent results, with growing cycles ranging from 60 to 120 days depending on temperature…