California

AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines

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…opened the show discussing winter colds, flu season, and staying healthy in public spaces. Their lighthearted talk about potlucks and restaurant cleanliness led to a more serious point: fast food…

Colleen Cecil

Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues

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…of the earth people,” she said. “They’re willing to do the hard work and tell their stories.” Water: A Key Advantage—and Responsibility Turning to water, Ag Meter noted the severe…

California

AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook

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…agricultural foundation—almonds, walnuts, rice, citrus, olives, cattle, and a major pollination sector—and emphasizes the region’s dependable water, quality soils, and active grower involvement in groundwater sustainability planning. She also discusses…

California

California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour

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…camps for legislators to ensure policymakers understand the complexities of California farming. Resource Management and Sustainability The discussion expanded to water management, wildfire prevention, and sustainable land use. Bryan noted…

California

California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture

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…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…

California

John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change

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…leadership. Infrastructure, Water, and the High-Speed Rail Debate Duarte didn’t hold back when discussing the state’s long-criticized bullet train project—calling it the “bullet to the head train.” He contrasted the…

organic farming boom

Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland

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…and the Future of Farmland Jacobs echoed concerns about regions like Fresno County’s west side, where ideal soils for almonds now struggle with water shortages. Despite having the water resources…

California

Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California

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…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…

California

Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming

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…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…

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Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision

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…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…