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Organic Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, and Innovation Shape the Future of California Farming
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California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture
…every aspect of agriculture — from farming operations and accounting to marketing and logistics. Today, he oversees 16 commodities for Homegrown Organic Farms, including stone fruit, blueberries, figs, citrus, and…
Organic Farming, Water Policy, and Innovation Drive California Agriculture Conversation
…challenges. A hot March followed by cooler temperatures and spring rain accelerated several crops, including blueberries, which Paul said started nearly three weeks earlier than normal. “Everything accelerated,” he said,…
California Politics, Early Harvests, and Water Concerns Continue Dominating Agriculture Conversation
…episode opened with discussion surrounding California’s unusual spring weather patterns, which continue pushing several major crops ahead of schedule. Hosts noted that strawberries, blueberries, and table grapes are all harvesting…
California Agriculture Faces Early Harvests, Water Pressure, and Growing Regulatory Concerns
…across the state. The episode opened with discussion surrounding California’s early growing season, as warmer spring temperatures continue accelerating crop development statewide. Hosts noted that blueberries, strawberries, and table grapes…
Oregon Agriculture: America’s Grass Seed Capital
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Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
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Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…for specialty crops — from apples, cherries, and grapes to blueberries and more — serving growers across the West Coast, South America, and beyond. Unlike conventional sprayers, On Target’s systems…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
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Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
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Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
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Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…organic blueberries, stone fruit, figs, and more. Blueberries Cresting, Figs Rising As blueberry season nears its end in the Pacific Northwest, Homegrown Organic is transitioning to one of its most…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…California Fresh Fruit Association represents growers and shippers of numerous specialty crops, including fresh grapes, kiwi, pomegranates, cherries, blueberries, peaches, pears, apricots, and nectarines. The organization advocates on behalf of…