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California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
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Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…complimentary tastings for members and their guests. Availability: Select restaurants in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Global reach: Distribution in 15 countries, including Japan, Singapore, Norway, and Denmark….
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
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Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
A Legacy in California Agriculture Joe Del Bosque, a well-known farmer from Firebaugh and Los Banos, has spent decades cultivating melons, almonds, tomatoes, and more on nearly 2,000 acres. His…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…Under PEC Program After an increase in almond import rejections in 2023, the European Union had tightened inspections under the Pre-Export Check (PEC) Program. However, following technical discussions during the…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
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Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…strengthening U.S. supply chains. M5 Coastal Connector Will Expand West Coast Freight Routes This federal support is tied to a broader initiative involving the Port of San Diego, Caltrans, the…
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…families—including majority stakeholder Woolf Farming—the company has built a reputation for operational discipline, innovation, and quality. Listen to Nick’s full interview with Dan Green of Los Gatos Tomato Products: Los…
Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors
…significant effects on their operations. Report by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West: Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors Indirect Impacts of Trade Tensions While Los Gatos does not heavily rely…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
…tomato industry with Dan Green, CEO of Los Gatos Tomato Products. From harvest logistics to international trade challenges, this episode offers growers, industry professionals, and ag-curious listeners an inside look…
Court Limits ICE Actions in Southern California
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Bianco: Every California Community Is Unique
…that different regions face distinct challenges—and government must reflect that reality. Tailored Solutions for Local Needs Bianco highlighted that areas like Los Angeles, Fresno, and Yreka each have unique priorities….
Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson
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