San Diego Agriculture

San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future

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…most surprising is that San Diego County is the largest producer of nursery and floriculture products in the United States. The region’s nurseries and greenhouse operations generate roughly $1 billion…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies

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…deliveries quickly if leadership changes direction. Energy costs were another major concern raised during the conversation. Hilton argued that California’s climate regulations have dramatically increased the cost of diesel, gasoline,…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies

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…well.” Transportation infrastructure and taxes also became part of the discussion. Hilton criticized California’s gas tax, vehicle registration fees, and the state’s ongoing high-speed rail project, arguing taxpayers are not…

california

California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming

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…Oil and Gas Industry Under Pressure As the interview shifted toward energy policy, Ring criticized California’s growing dependence on imported oil and refined gasoline despite possessing significant petroleum reserves of…

Oregon Agriculture

Oregon Agriculture: America’s Grass Seed Capital

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…Nursery and Greenhouse Production While Oregon grows an impressive variety of crops, one sector stands above the rest in economic value: greenhouse and nursery stock. This segment of agriculture generates…

California Ag Policy

California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity

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…under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental footprint, particularly in greenhouse gas emissions. Rooney pointed to successful incentive-based programs, like equipment modernization and dairy methane reduction, as proof that collaboration…

Independent

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

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…become California’s top priority under her leadership. The Cost-of-Living Crisis Culotti also addresses the everyday realities facing Californians: Rising gas prices Increasing taxes and fees Crumbling infrastructure Expensive housing and…

California agriculture

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

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…“Cow-powered” transportation using renewable natural gas Automation: Farmers operating advanced equipment remotely Workforce Development: Training programs to support ag-tech evolution Sustainability: A circular economy where waste becomes valuable input Food…