John Duarte

John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California

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…the Golden State. Listen to the full interview conducted by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California Fighting for Water in…

AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25

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…facility for packaging materials. On a more hopeful note, former Westlands Water District director Kevin Assemi joined the program to share innovative ideas for solving California’s ongoing water woes. Assemi,…

Homegrown Organic

Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future

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…don’t need a lot of water, and with proper care and cold chain handling, you can get a good 21-day shelf life.” Labor, Legislation, and a Call for Balance When…

Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag

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…transport. Water Scarcity and Solar Land Use Debates The looming Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) deadlines—set for full enforcement by 2030—add urgency to California’s water crisis. Foglio painted a grim…

AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25

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…agriculture in California. Wayde shares insights into labor and immigration concerns, the complexities of tariffs—especially on watermelons exported to Canada—and how freight, regulations, and water access play major roles in…