…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…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…standards and strictest regulations in the best growing region on Earth.” The Yosemite Fresh Label: Quality You Can Trust The Yosemite Fresh label represents Van Groningen & Sons’ premium produce—most…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…implementing similar standards in the U.S. is essential for maintaining the integrity of democracy. Building Bipartisan Strength in the Central Valley As a lifelong advocate for Central Valley farmers, Jones…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…stewardship haven’t.” Van Groningen emphasized that California farmers produce the safest and highest-quality food in the world, thanks to rigorous standards. “When you see ‘Grown in California,’ it means something,”…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
…and soil management. Their disciplined methods set high standards for efficient fieldwork in the developing nation. Scottish and Irish Farmers: Herding and Livestock Expertise In contrast, Scottish and Irish farmers…
Gage A. Kent and the Birth of Kent Feeds
…emphasis on proper feed for young calves helped define modern cattle feeding standards, illustrating the lasting impact of thoughtful, science-backed practices in agriculture. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…wage and municipal standards, Avid is able to bridge the gap between the farm gate and city departments. “It’s an ecosystem,” Broad explained. “Urban sprawl is right up against ag…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…cow dung, raising serious concerns about food safety and sanitation. “This is not apples to apples,” Cardoza noted, emphasizing the significant differences in production costs and standards between California and…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…grocery chains. He described the challenge of competing with subsidized Turkish raisins, produced under much lower safety and labor standards, while California growers face some of the strictest regulations in…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…Wolves, as large as Great Danes, are intelligent, aggressive, and capable of killing for both food and sport. California’s stricter protections for wolves exceed federal standards, leaving ranchers with few…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…an Uneven Playing Field American farmers face strict environmental and labor standards. While these rules reflect important values, they also raise production costs. When foreign competitors operate under looser regulations,…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…into California, they face a different set of challenges. According to Nunez, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires out-of-state trucks to register, pay fees, and meet emissions testing standards….
Colorado River: Lifeline of the American West
…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…