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

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…leadership would not. As the episode wrapped, Lands issued a call to action for California agriculture: write letters, contact elected officials, and demand transparency. His warning to every farming community…

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

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California agriculture problem, impacting everything from citrus to tomatoes to raisins. Their message to listeners was simple: California growers need a fair playing field, and consumers can help by asking…

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California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports

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California pears are harvested starting around July 1, with growers working hard to finish shipping by the end of October. This limited marketing window allows California pears to reach consumers…

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Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour

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…to millimeter-accurate weed control to bloom-time disease protection in almonds. The message was clear: for California growers facing rising labor costs and tighter margins, innovation isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s survival….

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Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World

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…with California agricultural organizations, is known for his direct, economics-driven approach to agriculture. While he remains optimistic about farming’s future, his assessment of California agriculture was candid and sobering. California’s…

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Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched

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…farms in Indiana and has spent significant time speaking to California agriculture groups, said California’s biggest challenge is simple: farmers are outnumbered politically, and the economic engine of the Bay…

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Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth

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…regulatory pressure based on label claims. California, however, has played a leading role in revising plant biostimulant regulations. Taylor says upcoming label changes through the California Department of Food and…