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…

California farming

California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview

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…of Farming Beyond water, economic pressures continue to mount. Fuel prices, fertilizer costs, and global instability are squeezing margins for California growers. Kreps explains that fertilizer markets are heavily influenced…

Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming

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…puzzle. From California Policy to National Leadership Before her current role, Moffitt served as Deputy Secretary and later Undersecretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Her work included:…