Farm Bill

California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges

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Ross emphasized that agriculture in California is at a critical moment, balancing economic pressures, regulatory demands, and long-term sustainability goals. She noted that farming today requires navigating a complex landscape…

aqua4d

Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture

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…bigger: it could transform how water interacts with soil and plants. Turning Problem Water into Productive Water Across California and beyond, growers are battling high salinity and bicarbonates—conditions that can…

California Agriculture

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State

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…and farming issues that are often overlooked in statewide political conversations. Is California in Crisis? According to Jacobsen, the question isn’t whether California is in crisis—it’s how long it has…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture

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…he sees as the root of California’s problems. He argued that current leadership—particularly Democrats—have failed to take responsibility for policies that have negatively impacted the state. According to Hilton, California’s…

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”

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…by overregulation. Instead, he advocates for reducing restrictions to allow the agricultural sector to thrive. Restoring Agriculture as California’s Top Priority California agriculture, once the undisputed backbone of the state’s…