…Cameron noted that without reliable labor, food production in California—and by extension, the United States—would be significantly disrupted. Water Management and Sustainable Farming Water management was another major focus. Cameron…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…vote No on 50. He warned that if passed, the measure would make it even harder to address critical issues like water policy, regulation, and the economic survival of small…
Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers
…even more,” he said. Tangipa emphasized the urgency, highlighting the stakes for water policies, agricultural sustainability, and regional political influence. For those interested in supporting the campaign, Tangipa encouraged direct…
California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…California’s water and environmental policies further complicate farming. Mismanaged forests and underdeveloped storage infrastructure contribute to water scarcity and wildfire risk. Proper forest management, Genasci notes, could improve water availability…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
…other areas.” The Ongoing Water Battle As always in California, the conversation circled back to water. Jackson warned that water scarcity and high costs could push farmers to pull out…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…example is the rise of robotic dairies, which reduce labor needs while creating higher-paying, technical jobs. Advocacy in a Challenging Political Climate California’s farmers face constant pressure from water regulations,…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…conditions. Innovations in Water Use and Shelf Life Addressing growing concerns about water efficiency, Syngenta collaborates with its Biologicals team to test water-use efficiency products. These trials aim to improve…
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…peppers and squash, Custom Produce largely avoided serious disruption. Water Supply: Located on the east side of California’s Central Valley, the company’s growers face fewer water restrictions than those farming…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…agricultural awareness throughout the community. Fighting for Farmers and Ranchers California farmers face constant challenges, from labor shortages to water restrictions and heavy regulations. Nettleton and her team work closely…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…may benefit from the added water, hay and alfalfa growers risk damage when fields are cut before storms hit. “We love the rain, but sometimes we don’t love the rain,”…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
California’s agricultural and transportation sectors are once again in the spotlight as state and federal policies clash, pests resurface, and long-delayed water projects inch forward. On today’s AgNet News Hour,…
Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci
…But challenges remain. Rising regulatory costs, water restrictions, labor issues, and international competition are straining local growers. Genasci pointed out that in Stanislaus County alone, one in eight jobs is tied…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…markets have created uncertainty across the agricultural sector. “Water is jobs,” Stan emphasized, noting that Madera County is at the center of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) impacts. With…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…Genasci pointed to overregulation. From water restrictions and burn bans to mounting labor costs and overtime rules, he says Sacramento continues to push policies that squeeze family farms. “You’ve got legislators…