…Reliance on consumer and retailer understanding of the cost and risk behind premium-quality produce Jacobs emphasizes that organic growers are navigating a system where they must comply with higher standards…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…on a persistent challenge: the high cost of doing business in California. From labor regulations to fuel costs, to freight and environmental standards, California agriculture operates in one of the…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…Standards in a Challenging State Nick pointed out what many growers know well: California’s world-class quality comes with higher costs. Labor, freight, and regulatory compliance all exceed the standards of…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
The November 14 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured Ian LeMay, President of the California Table Grape Commission, in a wide-ranging discussion with hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…and the State Water Board to apply SGMA rules consistently. Over the last decade, Ference said, standards and expectations have shifted unpredictably. “How can you comply,” he asked, “if you…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…standards, environmental practices, and growing conditions. Consumers—especially during tough economic times—make purchasing decisions largely based on price, not origin or production practices. While California offers unmatched quality and stringent standards,…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…capacity through winter could supply enough water to prevent massive farmland loss.” Dredge the Delta — Ring proposed removing built-up silt to double water flow, strengthen levees, and reduce salinity….
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…heavy rain when excess flows currently run to the ocean. Desalination: A Controversial but Necessary Solution Finally, Ring turned to one of the most debated water solutions in California —…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…bond initially proposed at $11 billion. “We scaled it back to $8 billion and included two water storage projects,” he explained, “but neither of them have been built—and that was…
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…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…long-standing frustration among U.S. producers who compete against imports grown under cheaper labor, fewer regulations, and different standards. Kester supports U.S.A. labeling but cautions that consumers must understand what labels…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…crisis. “You can’t expect California farmers to compete with countries where water, labor, and safety standards are nowhere near ours,” McGill said. Papagni added that it’s time for grocery chains…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…countries means losing expertise, capacity, and security. When farms disappear, the U.S. becomes dependent on food grown under other nations’ regulations, labor conditions, and environmental standards. Additionally, Youtsey stresses that…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…challenges of invasive pests, shifting regulations, and the global export standards California almonds must meet. Fann, a proud FFA alumna and participant in the California Ag Leadership Program, said her…
