Rich Brazil A Town on the Edge Potter Valley, a small Mendocino County town, is facing a water crisis that threatens farms, homes, and local businesses. Rich Brazil, a 38-year…
Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
…that the region’s farms, ranches, homes, and businesses exist because of a century-old water diversion system connecting the Eel River to the Russian River watershed. That small diversion — roughly…
America’s 1870s Agricultural Revolution
…feed and grain efficiently. Deep well drilling became widely used, giving reliable access to water for crops and livestock in previously challenging areas. One of the most transformative advancements was…
Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
…diverts water to Lake Mendocino while generating hydropower. Together, these facilities support water deliveries for up to 750,000 people across Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma, and downstream Russian River communities. According to…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…on the growing crisis in Potter Valley—a Northern California farming region now facing the potential removal of two dams that support water, jobs, and everyday life for hundreds of thousands…
Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
…to broadcast spraying, the Sharpshooter reduces liquid application volumes by 96 to 99 percent, significantly lowering chemical use, water, and adjuvants. Just as importantly, this precision minimizes off-target exposure, helping…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…of its impact on eating quality. The competitive imbalance comes down to cost. Zanobini said California growers face the highest production standards in the world—labor, chemical restrictions, water requirements, and…
Colorado’s Agricultural Turning Point
…that when the first settlers arrived, the region offered far fewer advantages for agriculture. Difficult terrain, limited water availability, and a harsh climate made farming a challenge. In fact, many…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…in storage for months. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1paEVSJAVPr44LV3nXMLDt1v4kBbm5RJV/view?usp=drive_web Rising Costs, Falling Opportunities California pear growers face some of the highest production standards in the world, from labor and water regulations to chemical use…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…failures in industries like semiconductors. Water: The Lifeline of Rural California The conversation returned to water and its central role in California agriculture. Nick stressed that when water is taken…
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
…results from corn trials where the same amount of nitrogen fertilizer produced more bushels simply by blending it with humic acid. Addressing Water, Salt, and Marginal Soils In California, water…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…in Utah and turning them into soil amendments designed to help farmers make better use of fertilizer and water. Taylor explained humates as an ancient plant deposit—essentially “really old compost”—that…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…Water challenges also remain unresolved. Despite multiple wet years and reports that California may be out of drought, Douglas stressed that long-term water reliability for farmers is still uncertain. She…
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
…of the country moves forward. Water was also front and center, with Douglas saying that being “out of drought” doesn’t mean water security has been solved. Farmers still need reliable…