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…year, Paul stressed the importance of leadership that understands agriculture and prioritizes long-term sustainability for farmers, labor, and food production. “We need growers to stay in business,” he said. “We…
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…increasingly shaping public understanding of agriculture, especially as many farmers feel mainstream media outlets overlook issues affecting rural communities and food production. Hosts encouraged listeners to actively engage with neighbors…
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…to do,” she said. Despite those hardships, she passionately defended the role family farms play in conservation and food production. “Farms are good for our country. They’re good for our…
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…production in the state. The episode opened with discussion about anti-agriculture activism and the increasing influence of NGOs working against farming operations throughout California. Hosts warned that many organizations presenting…
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…protecting local food production and preserving California agriculture for future generations. The conversation also highlighted the importance of agricultural education programs such as National FFA Organization and 4-H. Papagni emphasized…
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…in the season. Tree nut production also remains a major point of discussion. Hosts debated whether almond yields could come in below current projections, particularly as weather stress and changing…
Managing Hidden Nematode Threats in High-Value Crops
…micro-sprinkler systems. This allows growers to integrate nematode management into existing production practices. With increasing pressure from soilborne pests, Borges emphasized the importance of proactive management. Identifying nematode populations early…
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…are all running ahead of schedule this year after a hot March pushed production earlier than normal. “Everything’s two weeks early,” hosts explained during the broadcast. While early harvest timing…
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…and improvements throughout the Delta. He also warned that current SGMA groundwater restrictions are already forcing farmers to fallow more acres, reduce production, and reconsider the future of their operations….
Pest Pressure Builds Across California Specialty Crops – Part 1
…and diamondback moths remain a major concern in vegetable production. These pests are highly mobile and can quickly infest fields, feeding aggressively on plant tissue. “If left unchecked, they can…
Madera Grower Darren Schmall Expands Agriculture into Agritourism, Innovation, and Sustainability
…major driver of production costs across agriculture. These expenses continue to impact growers statewide, especially in California where regulatory requirements add additional financial pressure. Schmall estimated that roughly 10 percent…
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…party lines. Protecting water infrastructure, supporting food production, and ensuring wildfire readiness are matters of common sense. She noted that candidates like Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco have both voiced…























