…role in shaping both the land and the livelihoods of millions. Colorado River: Lifeline of the American West From the Rockies to the Desert Flowing southwest, the Colorado River cuts…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…supplies. From there, attention turned to freight. Woods and Nunez didn’t hold back in describing the industry as being in “disaster mode.” California’s aggressive emissions standards and new truck check…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…USDA-approved facilities, such as grinding, dicing, or full cooking. This creates a viable market while ensuring compliance with California’s standards. Turkey Season Outlook As the holidays approach, turkey demand increases….
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…imports. The farm’s goal is to remain diversified enough to weather unpredictable market conditions while maintaining strong quality standards. Challenges in California Agriculture Like many California farmers, A-Bar Ag faces…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…lower. Cameron points to Brazil, where farmworkers earn around $300 a month, creating a steep disadvantage for California growers. Despite offering better working conditions and higher standards, California producers must…
Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity
…nutrition and health standards are met early in life.” Purina has developed targeted nutrition programs like PrimeStart, designed to enhance muscularity and marbling in beef-on-dairy calves. Research shows higher planes…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…struggles of a Central Valley winery family facing unfair foreign competition. Reisinger explained that U.S. farmers face high labor and regulatory costs, while imports from countries with lower standards flood…
Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers
…emphasized the importance of the Valley’s contribution to California’s economy, pointing out that without its farms and energy, the coast’s prosperity would be unsustainable. Advocating for Standards and Accountability Tangipa…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…modern production standards. Looking Ahead: Hope for the Industry Despite challenges, the Nales remain committed to winemaking. John reflected on resilience and supply-demand dynamics: “We decided a long time ago…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…standards for energy projects on federal lands. Both developments, the hosts argued, mark important steps to limit California’s regulatory overreach. Nick Folio on Freight, Dairy, and Hay The centerpiece of…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
…Clause and the federal Clean Air Act. While the EPA’s move may protect out-of-state truckers, California-registered fleets remain subject to the state’s stringent standards. The hosts noted that this could…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…(CRAFT), which has already supported about 20,000 acres of new citrus. Policy changes are also giving growers breathing room. The lowering of BRIX standards for orange juice has made more…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…Nicol, the issue is fairness. California farmers operate under strict regulations that raise costs, while imported products often bypass those same standards. “We need a level playing field,” he stresses….
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…Isom warned about the dangers of relying on imports from countries with weaker food safety standards. Residues of banned pesticides such as DDT are still found on imported produce. California…