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California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming

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…accelerating consolidation throughout California agriculture. Ring argued that California should dramatically expand floodwater recharge programs and speed up permitting for farmers willing to recharge groundwater aquifers during wet periods. California’s…

California farming

California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture

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…Shortened Season Paul also discussed California’s unusually early 2026 blueberry season, driven by extreme spring heat and unpredictable weather patterns. Despite the early start, he said California growers have produced…

California Agriculture

California Agriculture Becomes Major Issue in Governor Race as Farmers Push Back Against Land and Policy Pressure

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The AgNet News Hour focused heavily on California’s upcoming governor race and growing concerns throughout agriculture over regulation, food security, land pressure, and the future of family farming in the…

Point Reyes

Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces Growing Crisis

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Stephanie Moreda Arend Family farmers in Northern California are sounding the alarm over what they describe as an escalating attack on agriculture, rural communities, and America’s food system. During a…