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Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future

DanAgri-Business, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Pistachios, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…In Arizona and New Mexico, harvest had largely wrapped up, with California about halfway through. Kreps noted that shipments were moving quickly—by this stage, about a billion pounds of pistachios…

California truckers

California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Interview, Special Reports

…from outside the U.S., such as those from Mexico or Canada. If California forces compliance anyway, it risks disrupting supply chains and inflating prices. Considering Relocation to Neighboring States With…

Don Cameron

Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Biofuels/Energy, Carrots, Corn, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Interview, Irrigation, Organic, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Tariffs, Tomatoes, Trade, Vegetables, Walnuts, Water

…compete against cheaper imports from Mexico, Chile, and other countries. Abandoned Orchards, Pests, and Community Impact Economic stress has already forced some growers to abandon orchards and vineyards, especially on…

Joe Del Bosque

Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming

DanBiofuels/Energy, Drought, Economy, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Solar, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…elements that exploit vulnerable laborers. Del Bosque argues that Mexico is ready to collaborate, but the U.S. must establish an ongoing, fair program to ensure workforce stability. Competing With Imports…

California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water, Weather

…and New Mexico Cattle Growers Associations, and the Public Lands Council. Tom Patterson, President-elect of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, testified that wolf populations have shifted from a livestock…

California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…Global Agriculture Cameron addressed how California farmers face challenges from cheaper imports from countries like Mexico and Brazil. While international labor costs are lower, California farms provide higher wages, better…

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Seeds, Special Reports

…insights into agronomic durability and flavor preferences. Sonja emphasized, “Whether it’s red or yellow flesh watermelon, or varieties suited to international markets like Australia, Mexico, and Europe, we’re continually adapting…

Midland Tractor

Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service

DanAgri-Business, Climate Change, Commodities, Conservation, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…agreements with countries like Canada and Mexico could improve conditions. “I think we have more buying power and more control than the world may recognize,” he said. Innovation on the…