…challenges. China posed difficulties in the past but has stabilized, while India—a massive almond market—remains complex. Still, he remains confident: demand is strong, supply is steady, and “we’re going to…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
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Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…exceeding $35 billion, meaning more food is imported than exported. Many imported products come from countries using chemicals or materials banned in California. Retailers and consumers need to understand the…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…condition. Optimal Growing Conditions and Temperature Impacts 2025 provided ideal weather for walnut growth. “If it gets too hot—100, 105 degrees—it can damage both the external shell and the internal…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…heritage. Today, its legacy remains visible in the landscapes, economies, and communities that continue to define U.S. agriculture. The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America I’m Mark Oppold, with…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
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How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
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Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…every year,” he said. “If we can’t pump it from the Delta or the ground, where is it supposed to come from?” He argued that excessive regulations, litigation, and stalled…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…environmental and economic health is rooted in pragmatism. “Let’s adapt. Let’s be prosperous,” he said. “Let’s invest in projects that are going to make water and energy abundant and affordable….
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…to the Sunshine State. “We’re interested in talking with FIRA about maybe holding a similar event in Florida,” Boyd said. “We also want to tell ag tech companies about the…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…Secretary of State. Bring in somebody who has experience in government and understands what it means to govern conservatively and responsibly.” Wagner, who has served in several leadership positions in…
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
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Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…early 1990s, when he saw the technology’s untapped potential. “I saw it in the early ’90s, fell in love with it,” he recalled. “In the early 2000s, we introduced it,…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…innovation apart, he emphasized, is its purpose. “This is innovation for resilience — not luxury. And that’s what the Valley and the coast need.” Inspiring the Next Generation of Ag…