California

California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture

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…reliable. Over time, securing cost-effective water has become a central concern, requiring ongoing political advocacy. He explains that a large portion of California water has been diverted for environmental purposes,…

California

John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change

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…of future growers. One example: Duarte’s ambition to bring avocado production to California’s Central Valley—a bold move that could extend the state’s avocado season and reshape a key market dominated…

organic farming boom

Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland

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…Valley remain agricultural goldmines. “There’s a reason the Salinas–Watsonville area is the salad bowl of the country,” he says. “Incredible climate, incredible soils. The Central Valley is an amazing place…

California

Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming

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…demand—continue to play a significant role in pushing the category forward. Automation, Robotics, and New Tech Demonstrations Jungmann emphasizes that technology is becoming a central force in the organic sector….

semios

Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision

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…felt like a reunion nearly two decades in the making. Stephen Pistoresi — a name well-known across the Central Valley — joined the show for the first time since 2007….

Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage

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…freight from the Central Valley to international destinations: Pull empty containers from the Port of Oakland. Deliver empties to processors across the Central Valley and Northern California. Load the product—almonds,…

California Ag Tech

Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future

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…the CSU system, Western Growers, California Farm Bureau, and numerous innovation hubs across the Central Valley. Smart Investment and Farmer-Driven Solutions While more funding is flowing into ag tech than…

California Table Grapes

California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season

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…arrived in the valley, but growers were prepared. Plastic vineyard coverings—typically installed around mid-September—protected fruit and extended harvest windows. “We still have growers harvesting today in California,” LeMay noted. Some…