…have expanded significantly over the past two decades, requiring dedicated staff, laboratory testing, and extensive audits to meet both state and retailer standards. “We have full staffs of food safety……
California Citrus Outlook 2026: Growth, Challenges & Opportunity
…broader shift toward sustainability while maintaining productivity. Silva notes that many conventional practices are already close to organic standards. Rising Costs and Industry Pressures Like much of agriculture, citrus growers…
California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
…Ross indicated that improving efficiency without sacrificing standards is a key goal moving forward. She also discussed the importance of innovation in agriculture, including a newly released statewide roadmap focused…
Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture
…as importantly, the system tackles a major pain point for farmers: clogged irrigation lines. By breaking down biofilm and mineral buildup, Aqua4D restores flow, reduces pressure strain, and improves irrigation…
Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters
…changes under the beneficial substance model bill, growers are starting to see different terminology and claims on product labels. But here’s the catch: the science and testing standards haven’t fully…
Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture
…better wages, safety standards, and regulations. However, he stressed that major challenges remain, particularly around labor availability, immigration policy, and the need for practical solutions that support both workers and…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…water flow and created unnecessary challenges for both water delivery and fish habitat. By removing that sediment, he says the Delta could function more efficiently while improving environmental conditions. A…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…months earlier. He also highlighted ideas such as dredging the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta to improve water flow, strengthen levees, and help maintain colder water for fish while still improving water…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…safety standards. Pappy’s products are produced under rigorous global safety guidelines, including BRC (British Retail Consortium) certification, which involves extensive inspections and audits. For Papulias, maintaining those standards is critical—not…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…industry, all of which can be found at any of our seven full service branch locations. Every product that we sell is made to meet the highest industry standards and…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…equipment standards, and licensing enforcement create additional compliance hurdles. Woods expressed concern that smaller operators may not survive under the weight of expanding mandates, particularly as newer truck models become…
St. Louis: Gateway to America’s Agricultural Expansion
…river network allowed agricultural goods from the interior — grain, livestock, and raw materials — to flow efficiently into national markets. Farmers depended on river access, and St. Louis became…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…a century have silted up, reducing flow by over a third. Restoring these channels could free one to two million acre-feet of water annually while improving habitat for species like…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…supporting the growth of the U.S. potato industry. A Defining Move to California Burbank sold the rights to his potato variety for $150, a modest sum even by the standards…