…wage mandates make manual labor unsustainable. Immigration Reform and Farm Labor Labor remains one of the most pressing issues in California agriculture. Isom expressed optimism that bipartisan immigration legislation may…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…and Farming Policy Water storage and infrastructure remain at the heart of California agriculture’s future. Kreps stressed the need for new dams and recharge projects to ensure sustainable farming across…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…funding from FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers ended without sustainable follow-up from the Newsom administration, leaving clean-up incomplete and property owners in limbo. She believes the Trump administration’s…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…fit—whether in production agriculture, law, agribusiness, or environmental science.” Embracing Technology and Sustainable Practices Looking ahead, FFA members are preparing for a future shaped by precision agriculture, drones, and integrated…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…of the most regulated states, water management remains disjointed. The 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) aimed to curb overdraft through local collaboration, yet implementation has been uneven. Madera County’s…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…redirected through Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Rigg emphasized that a China trade deal could make a 3-billion-pound crop sustainable again. Emerging growth markets such as Turkey, Morocco, and the Middle…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…to the public on the CEAP Cropland Assessments page at nrcs.usda.gov. These results will help inform decisions on how to better support sustainable agriculture across the United States. Sponsored Content…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…experience. Over the past nine years, he’s witnessed a staggering 140-foot drop in groundwater levels on his own farm. Through the episode, Angel lays out how SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…the Port of San Diego is positioning itself as a key player in sustainable freight transportation along the West Coast. The M5 Coastal Connector and berth upgrades mark a significant…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…places when talking cost per pound. That’s how competitive it is.” Supporting Local, Sustainable Processing Los Gatos sources most of its tomatoes from Fresno County, beginning harvest in Kern County…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…equipment and technologies. Groundwater Management and Broader Participation Participants also explored the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) on farming operations and environmental planning. The act continues to…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…Instead, it calls for recognizing whole foods as the base layer of a healthier, more sustainable national health strategy. Focused Campaign, Clear Message Called Fresh Produce for a Healthier America,…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…transport. Water Scarcity and Solar Land Use Debates The looming Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) deadlines—set for full enforcement by 2030—add urgency to California’s water crisis. Foglio painted a grim…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…century thanks to one of the most influential figures in American agricultural history—George Washington Carver. A brilliant scientist and agricultural innovator, Carver introduced new and sustainable farming practices that revitalized…