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California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen

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…possibility of immigration reform under the incoming federal administration. Jacobsen expressed cautious optimism. President-elect Trump has repeatedly stated an interest in addressing several categories of immigration—agricultural laborers, DACA recipients, and…

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Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System

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…we had a rational administration, a governor could bring in federal funding for water and infrastructure projects,” he said. “The right governor—one who uses executive authority effectively—could make a huge…

Nanette Simonian

Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag

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…within it. We set aside acres as fallow land to save water and produce responsibly,” she said. She also highlighted the contrasting approach of federal versus state leadership, noting that…

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Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand

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…industry. Toor praised the Trump administration’s negotiations with Europe, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. Europe recently threatened counter-tariffs but ultimately backed off, keeping demand stable. China is more complex….

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California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour

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…prices just as producers begin recovering from pandemic-era losses. Lane emphasized that while the Trump administration’s beef stabilization plan offers promise—focusing on herd rebuilding, processing expansion, and grazing access—import balance…

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F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution

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…happen,” Koepke said. “Everyone involved—from community leaders to state and federal partners—is doing what they can to ensure this effort succeeds.” The organization’s partnerships extend to Fresno State, UC Merced,…

Bill Jones

Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future

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…the ongoing conflict between Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration and the federal government, Jones pointed to California’s water crisis as a prime example of failed cooperation. “The water problem is a…

Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”

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…to run for office, to step up and serve.” The discussion also covered immigration and labor, with Jones calling for “common sense solutions” and long-term federal reform. “You can’t have…