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California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…and processing, creating a diverse agricultural operation that has spanned multiple generations. Water Challenges and Political Engagement Woolf recalls arriving in the business in 1986, when water availability was more…
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Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
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Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…Jacobs and the hosts discuss: Rising labor costs and shifting labor laws Regulatory obstacles that complicate planting, harvesting, and processing Water restrictions and the loss of high-quality farmland to development…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…organic farming community. Bridging Today and Tomorrow in Agriculture California agriculture, with its complex regulations, labor challenges, and water constraints, requires a balance between immediate efficiency and long-term innovation. Jungman…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…regulatory requirements Water uncertainty Environmental compliance challenges Market pressures from global competitors with lower production costs Jungmann argues that the future of California agriculture may hinge on growers’ ability to…
Chef Darren Hill Serves Up Turkey Tips and Holiday Food Safety on Thanksgiving Week Edition
…— or, if necessary, in cold running water that is changed every 30 minutes. And once Thanksgiving dinner is over, food should be refrigerated within two hours, not left on…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
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Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…most efficient systems in the world.” From methane digesters to manure-water recycling, he praised dairies for making sure nothing goes to waste. “We’ll use water three or four times before…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…number of hands required on a job, and ensure precision across every step of water management. In California, where water scarcity is a constant challenge, leveraging automation and accurate field…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…General Manager of On-Farm Solutions for Semios. What followed was a deep dive into pest control, water management, automation, and how Semios’ suite of products is helping growers tackle today’s…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…resources on solving those problems. The current priority issues include: Biomass Soil and water management Pest management Labor Workforce development Johnson emphasized that this structure ensures California’s ag tech strategy…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights Why Kings County Farm Bureau Sued the State Water Board According to Ference, the Farm Bureau is “not fighting the law—SGMA itself—but…