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California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture
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…Imported grapes from Chile and Mexico must clear retail shelves to make room for California fruit. “We need that transition to happen smoothly so California grapes can take center stage,”…
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California Cherry Crop Rebounds in 2026 as Growers Navigate Weather and Market Pressures
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From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
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Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
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Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
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AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
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