…calling the proposition “a disaster for water, jobs, and everything in the Valley.” He pointed out that if the measure passes, it could shift as many as five congressional seats…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…mess think they can fix it.” Papagni nodded. The two agreed that Proposition 50 would accelerate job losses, worsen the water crisis, and weaken rural labor markets. “It’ll be a…
How Rural Electrification Transformed U.S. Farms
…and daily chores—drawing water, milking cows, cooking, and washing—were performed entirely by hand. Farm families learned to use every minute of sunlight efficiently to complete outdoor work before nightfall. The…
Shannon Douglass Doubles Down on Prop 50 Opposition
…Farmers are struggling with water shortages, labor issues, and global trade pressures. Losing rural representation, she argued, would only make those problems worse. Without strong farm voices in Sacramento and…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…forward in that solution,” Perez explained. Modern agriculture, he added, relies on precise, data-driven decisions. “With our monitoring tools, we provide growers with irrigation summaries, device-level details, water balances, month-to-month…
Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
…monitoring, and climate data. He explained how the company provides growers with water pressure summaries, network uptime reporting, pest phenology tracking, and spray timing recommendations. These tools allow farmers to…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…and management. “Strong and consistent surface water deliveries help maintain better groundwater—and in turn, better outcomes for farmers.” Using Technology and Education to Bridge Communities Beyond his role in water…
Corey Broad of Avid Water on California’s Fixable Water Crisis
…planting decisions before knowing whether they’ll even receive federal water allocations. “Every year it’s the same discussion: will there be water, and how much?” he said. This unpredictability, he cautioned,…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…need to pipe open ditches and connect small towns like Waterford to reliable surface water sources from the Modesto Reservoir. “There are many projects people have lined up that we…
Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run
…water shortage, but a “Sacramento problem” created by policy failures. She called for dredging rivers and canals, building reservoirs, and increasing groundwater recharge to end manmade scarcity. “We live next…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…processors maintain profitability. Sustainability, Water, and Energy Challenges Water remains one of California agriculture’s most pressing challenges, and raisin processors are investing heavily in sustainability initiatives to adapt. Mark McCormick…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…agriculture shouldn’t be partisan. Estate taxes, regulations, and water policies are “common sense” issues, not Republican or Democrat ones. “We need to help so your kids of sixth generation can…
Ohio River: A Lifeline of American Agriculture
…a source of drinking water for approximately five million people, underscoring its vital role in both economic and public health sectors. Conclusion From supporting crop irrigation to providing potable water…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…orchards, especially in water-scarce areas, have become breeding grounds for rodents. Without farmers investing in removal or replanting due to lack of water, these orchards act as safe havens for…