Darren Schmall

From Farming to Fast-Growing Trees: Darren Schmall’s Vision for California Agriculture

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…allocations. Schmall also discussed the rising costs hurting farmers across California. Diesel prices, fertilizer expenses, labor costs, and government regulations are all putting enormous pressure on agriculture. According to Schmall,…

Monterey County

Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl

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…Farmers are also navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Proposed restrictions on fertilizer use and water quality regulations could make it difficult to maintain crop yields. At the same time,…

Farm Bill

Farm Bill Advances as Food Security, Fertilizer Costs, and California Policy Pressures Dominate Ag Conversation

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…crops like lettuce and strawberries. These roles require specialized skills and cannot easily be replaced by automation. “These are highly skilled jobs,” Groot explained. Fertilizer costs also continue to weigh…

Harvest Replay

Fertilizer Costs, Policy Debate, and Water Challenges Take Center Stage for California Agriculture

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…decades of consolidation in the fertilizer industry as a key driver behind today’s high prices. “Four companies control 75 percent of the domestic nitrogen fertilizer market,” Rollins said, emphasizing the…

mcclintock

California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag

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…McClintock contrasts the California of the 1960s—where middle-class families could easily purchase homes—with today’s market, where median home prices exceed $900,000. He attributes this to regulatory constraints that limit housing…