David Collenberg

Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race

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…over excessive regulations, rising fuel prices, water restrictions, and government overreach targeting California agriculture. He said agencies such as the California Air Resources Board and State Water Resources Control Board…

California agriculture

California Agriculture, Water, and Regulations Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Discussion

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…of working Californians, particularly in rural communities and the agricultural sector. Collenberg said agriculture has become one of the clearest examples of California’s broader affordability and regulatory problems. “When people…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies

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Steve Hilton (right) with “the Ag Meter” California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joined “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni for an energetic and wide-ranging interview focused on the future of California…

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco Says California Must End Forced Policies, Expand Water Storage, and Support Agriculture

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…removing barriers and supporting local food production. “California school systems will be supplied with California food and ag,” he said. “Ag, meat, poultry — everything will be California grown, California…

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State

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…vision for restoring California’s agricultural dominance, reducing regulations, expanding water access, lowering fuel prices, and rebuilding what he repeatedly called the “California Dream.” The passionate conversation touched on everything from…

California pear growers

California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit

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…can damage the reputation of pears overall, even when California growers are producing premium-quality fruit. Papagni strongly defended California growers throughout the interview, encouraging shoppers to specifically seek out California-grown…

california

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…