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Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry

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…open valleys like Sierra Valley, ranchers have been able to document the damage firsthand, revealing daily losses that would otherwise go unnoticed in rough terrain. The situation is compounded by…

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Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing

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…up simply: Dayna Ghirardelli isn’t just defending agriculture — she’s defending common sense. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google…

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Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line

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…happening, common sense still has a chance.” 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms…

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California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast

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…But today, the state has dropped to fourth globally, and he warned it could slide even further. The biggest issue isn’t just foreign competition—it’s demand. “People aren’t eating dry grapes,”…

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Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”

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…for rural communities across the state. The guest was Todd Lands, Vice Mayor and former Mayor of Cloverdale, who explained how the Potter Valley Project depends on two dams: Scott…

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California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure

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…of its impact on eating quality. The competitive imbalance comes down to cost. Zanobini said California growers face the highest production standards in the world—labor, chemical restrictions, water requirements, and…

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California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports

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…growers made a voluntary commitment six years ago not to use 1-MCP because of its negative impact on fruit quality—placing them at a disadvantage against imported pears that can sit…