California Fresh Fruit

California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis

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…frustration over farmland being converted to solar fields due to lack of water. “Farmers don’t want to put solar on prime land—they’re forced to,” he said. He stressed that the…

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Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag

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…leadership and a promise of change. Steve Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag The Crisis in California Ag “The situation keeps getting worse,” Hilton said. “Whatever…

AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag

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…shut down border ports due to renewed screw worm threats just 370 miles south of the U.S. in Mexico. The pair discuss the rapid response from USDA, why trust and…