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California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Forestry, Greenhouse Gas, Interview, Irrigation, Solar, Special Reports, Water

…Reservoir: These federal and state projects could yield hundreds of thousands of acre-feet of water annually, though disputes over projected yields continue. Dredging the Delta: Channels historically dredged for over…

California

World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future

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…replaced tree cover. Duarte also shared optimism about renewed federal attention on water infrastructure, including momentum behind raising Shasta Dam and improving forest management to reduce wildfire risk and protect…

California

Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce

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…more than 100 livestock kills in just a few months, despite constant monitoring and intervention by state and federal agencies. Wolves in California, he said, have never been pressured or…

Sonoma County

Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement

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…Trump administration, highlighting its nutritional value for children. She stressed the importance of common-sense policies, careful stewardship of resources, and accountability in government spending, especially in addressing hunger and homelessness….

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

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…effort reached the federal level. He credited U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt for stepping in, saying their involvement gave the community hope when state…

California

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

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…small flying workhorse than a hobby drone. He also shared major industry news: the administration is moving toward restricting foreign-made drones and critical drone components, opening the door for American…

soil health

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

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…that while fertilizers are regulated at the state level, pesticides fall under federal oversight. Because soil amendments were never clearly defined when laws were written, some products have faced unnecessary…

California

California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag

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…to improve access for halal-certified U.S. beef and dairy, noting strong demand in Malaysia and a big jump in exports like cheese. He emphasized that the administration is focused on…

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California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention

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…produced under lower standards compete in the same markets. Douglas described this imbalance as one of the most frustrating realities for California growers. Federal Attention and Specialty Crop Advocacy Douglas…