Independent

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

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…High-Speed Rail and Broken Systems One of the most striking parts of the conversation centers on California’s high-speed rail project. While many criticize the project as a failure, Culotti takes…

Independent

California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform

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…long-debated high-speed rail project, which Culotti used as an example of broader government inefficiency. While acknowledging the original concept had merit, she criticized how funds have been managed over time….

California Cherry Industry

Cherry Industry Faces Rising Costs, Market Pressure, and Earlier Harvest Window in 2026

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…navigating a crowded retail landscape. “There used to be about 100 items in the produce section—now there’s about 500,” Jameson said, highlighting how increased competition is impacting shelf space and…

California agriculture

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

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…slow due to cost and environmental complexity. Compounding the issue is climate change. Snowpack—once California’s most reliable and affordable water storage—is becoming less dependable due to rising temperatures and shifting…

aqua4d

Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture

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…bigger: it could transform how water interacts with soil and plants. Turning Problem Water into Productive Water Across California and beyond, growers are battling high salinity and bicarbonates—conditions that can…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture

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…in Key Metrics Hilton painted a bleak picture of California’s current standing, citing multiple rankings where the state places last: Business climate Opportunity Affordability He also highlighted high poverty, unemployment,…

Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming

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…Papagni. In this powerful conversation, Moffitt shares her journey from a fifth-generation walnut farm in Northern California to shaping agricultural policy at the highest levels—and why the future of farming…

soil secrets

Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters

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…2026 With fertilizer prices expected to remain high, efficiency is everything. This interview breaks down how combining humic and fulvic acids with your fertility program can: Improve nutrient uptake Maximize…