California water policy

California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?

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…on water supply issues and the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). During the interview, Vanden Heuvel explained how SGMA and groundwater sustainability plans are reshaping agriculture across…

water abundance

John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California

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…and we’re going to get people the water they need in their homes.” His plan centers on improving infrastructure, using better forecasting tools, and bringing practical leadership to the agencies…

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A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour

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…safety standards. Pappy’s products are produced under rigorous global safety guidelines, including BRC (British Retail Consortium) certification, which involves extensive inspections and audits. For Papulias, maintaining those standards is critical—not…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture

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…proposed solution centers on aggressive reform. Through a team he is assembling ahead of the election, Hilton plans to launch what he calls “Cal DOGE” — a California Department of…

Dave Roberts

R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future

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…also experimenting with the Gem avocado variety after decades of difficulty growing Hass avocados in the Central Valley’s intense heat. Diversification keeps the operation nearly year-round — but it also…

Elaine Culotti

Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform

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…crime, homelessness pressures, and a lack of local control. “They ran on promises to fix their towns,” she said. “Then Sacramento takes it away from them.” Her plan would return…

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California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture

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…to rise annually, even for companies that invest heavily in safety technology, like electronic logging devices and cameras. These systems monitor driver behavior and provide documentation to protect both drivers…