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World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future

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…watersheds. He argued that water abundance, not scarcity, should be California’s guiding principle. πŸŽ™οΈ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com πŸ“± Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google…

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Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture

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…even after repeated livestock losses. Aiello emphasizes that this is not an anti-wolf argument. Wolves are apex predators—intelligent, social, and highly effective hunters. The problem, he explains, is management. Other…

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Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward

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…water storage, while sending massive volumes of rain and snowmelt straight to the ocean. “We have enough water,” Kreps said. “We just refuse to store it.” Kreps also addressed the…

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California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers

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…a corner — both at home and abroad. Verloop opened with a reminder of California’s dominance in walnuts. Nearly 99 percent of U.S. walnuts are grown in California, and roughly…

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Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy

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…respond to active wolf depredation events. “It was chaos,” Aiello said. “And it was completely unsustainable.” What stood out most to him was how predictable the crisis had been. Wolves,…

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World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact

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…well known for its food. All food booths are operated by local nonprofit organizations, including schools and community groups. When attendees purchase meals, they directly support those organizations. Collectively, food…

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World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth

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…moving. Education remains a core mission of the Expo. Lausten highlighted the Seminar Center, where attendees can access free educational sessions with paid admission. Topics range from dairy and livestock…

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Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads

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…sprawl. Politics also took center stage. Roberti acknowledged frustration within agriculture but urged producers not to disengage. “Giving up guarantees you lose,” he said. He believes progress is still possible…