California farmers

California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges

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…Funding for Innovation Despite the grim outlook, Kerr sees positive momentum in new funding opportunities for agricultural innovation. She highlights the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), which has…

Edward Ring

California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity

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…political obstruction and mismanagement. He pointed out that state leaders often resist projects aligned with federal initiatives for partisan reasons, even when funding is available. Silicon Valley’s Growing Stake in…

Reedley College Ag Conference

Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future

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…conference was designed by asking three key groups — farmers, ag faculty, and students — what they need most. Growers identified pain points, information gaps, and opportunities for funding and…

California

California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields

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…funds for the Center for Land-Based Learning, which delivers agricultural curriculum in schools across California. For eight years, Malanca and co-founder Eric have donated $10,000 annually, funding scholarships for high…

Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges

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…is dividing our property,” she explains. The project relies on state cap-and-trade funding and private investment, but Melissa questions its feasibility and the long-term consequences for local agriculture. Water Crisis:…

California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback

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…contain the spread. The discovery highlights the ongoing vigilance needed to protect California agriculture from invasive species. Sites Reservoir Funding Boost Finally, there was a rare bit of good news…

Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation

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…fruit eligible for processing, a “big breakthrough” that industry leaders have sought for years. Additionally, block grants for hurricane relief and over $100 million in state funding for citrus research…

Roger Isom

Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025

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…Water: The Defining Issue for California Agriculture Water access continues to dominate conversations. Isom sits on the San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint, which seeks infrastructure funding for storage, conveyance, and…

Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture

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…across the Golden State. Funding Shortfalls and Federal Tensions Collotti described a grim reality in post-fire recovery, accusing state leaders of leaving devastated communities without resources. According to her, federal…