Don Cameron

Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges

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…faces its own challenges, such as citrus greening disease, it enjoys advantages like low-cost labor that contrast sharply with California’s highly regulated environment. The Labor Challenge in California Labor remains…

Henry A. Wallace

Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…extended far beyond farming and journalism. He held several high-ranking positions in the U.S. government, demonstrating his versatility as a public servant. Wallace served as: The 10th U.S. Secretary of…

Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges

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…dealing with weather, state regulations, and pest control restrictions simultaneously.” High-Speed Rail Impacts on Central Valley Farms California’s high-speed rail project is creating uncertainty for many Central Valley farmers. Melissa’s…

Joe Del Bosque

Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming

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…starting his own farm in 1985. Today, Del Bosque Farms is recognized nationally for producing high-quality organic melons and tomatoes. Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

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…exposure. Boyer praised first responders who not only battle flames but also protect livestock, property, and agricultural operations during these crises. Wildfires and Insurance Struggles Papagni highlighted California’s ongoing forest…

California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation

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…Agriculture A central topic of conversation was labor in agriculture. Cameron emphasized the critical importance of a stable workforce for California’s labor-intensive crops. He highlighted the need for programs like…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50

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…the challenges organic producers face, from high input costs to strict regulations. She stressed that success in organic farming requires a whole-systems approach—managing soil health, irrigation, habitat diversity, and biological…

Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California

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…for weddings, baby showers, engagements, and wine tastings. Nick Papagni of AgNet West recently visited the winery, highlighting its charm: “This is the nicest winery ever. If you want to…