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…of fear and inefficiency.” He argued that the state’s obsession with climate mandates has paralyzed progress. “If we have abundant, affordable water and energy, we can adapt to any climate,”…
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Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…common sense. California can be golden again.” Papagni and McGill agreed, calling Wagner “a steady, thoughtful voice in a noisy political climate.” Papagni added, “We need calm leaders who actually…
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…had help from smart people, and perfected it one crop at a time.” Through gradual refinement and hands-on fieldwork, On Target Spray Systems became the only company currently offering electrostatic…
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Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
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Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…The area’s moderate climate allows them to extend watermelon production through October. “We usually start in mid-June, while growers farther south begin in late May,” Bryan explained. “The advantage we…