…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…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…But last year brought serious disruption. Colony losses were high. Supply was tight. Demand surged. Many growers struggled to secure quality hives in time. One Shot at Pollination Almond bloom…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…our food supply, our economy, and a way of life that sustains generations. Thank you for the opportunity to chat, Stephanie, Dairy Girl Diaries “And on the 8th day, God…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…the state. Fuel remains one of the largest burdens. California diesel prices run significantly higher than neighboring states, and with refinery closures looming, uncertainty around supply and future pricing adds…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…Ring emphasizes that California has the resources to dramatically improve its water supply — if projects are implemented strategically and collaboratively. Key initiatives include: Raising Shasta Dam and completing Sites…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…in the country eventually makes its way to California for almond pollination. Given the scale of the industry, even minor colony losses can tighten supply. Last year’s elevated losses due…