…salmon. Recharge and groundwater management: Utilizing excess stormwater to recharge aquifers could restore depleted groundwater while supporting agricultural needs without impacting contracted water allocations. Ring stresses the importance of collaboration…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…experienced advocates can successfully pass bills even in an urban-dominated legislature. Water: The Top Priority Water remains the defining issue for California agriculture. Johansson highlighted renewed progress on Sites Reservoir,…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…carbon sequestration, and moisture retention strategies—especially for Westside growers facing extreme water costs. With some farmers paying $1,000 to $1,500 per acre-foot in dry years, innovation is no longer optional….
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…without bees, there is no almond crop. As Papagni put it, water, labor, freight, and regulations matter — but without healthy hives in the orchard right now, nothing else counts….
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
…orchard and vineyard amendments are often surface-applied and rely on rainfall or irrigation for movement into the soil profile. By focusing on pH, CEC, and base saturation ratios—and understanding the…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…ecosystems go hand in hand. Quality soil, clean water, and strong pasture management are not optional — they are essential to producing high-quality milk and beef. “You can’t have good…
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
…Vast Agricultural Watershed The Missouri River drains a sparsely populated region covering more than 500,000 square miles. Its watershed includes parts of 10 U.S. states, stretching across the Great Plains…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…could be a defining year for agriculture, energy, and water policy in the Golden State. Johansson farms olives and citrus in Butte County and has spent years advocating for growers…
Using Tissue and Soil Data to Build Next Season’s Fertility Plan
…amendments are another area where data-driven decisions can make a difference. Rogers cautioned against applying products simply out of habit. Gypsum, for instance, is commonly applied each fall for water…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
Screenshot California agriculture is at a pivotal moment. From water regulations and labor challenges to shifting political leadership in Sacramento, farmers and ranchers across the state are facing unprecedented uncertainty….
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…from Sierra watersheds, boosting water supply while reducing fire risk. Throughout the interview, Ring repeatedly emphasized collaboration over conflict. Farmers, urban water agencies, and policymakers must unite behind an “all-of-the-above”…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…could potentially free up one to two million acre-feet of additional water per year — water that currently flows out to sea during high-flow winter events. He emphasized that dredging would not…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…by both convenience and confidence in California farming practices. Water Allocations and the Cost of Uncertainty The conversation turned blunt when discussing California water policy. Despite above-average reservoirs after multiple…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…in Northern California that can predict reservoir inflows with roughly 85 percent accuracy. Making that data publicly available, he said, would allow water managers to safely hold more stormwater instead…





















