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Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
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Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
…His passion for pest management and irrigation technology has since grown into a career marked by innovation and leadership. At Semios, Perez helps deliver cutting-edge tools in pest management, irrigation…
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California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
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…takeaway for California growers: the raisin industry isn’t dead, but it must adapt. With innovation, marketing, and political engagement, raisins can remain a vital part of the Central Valley’s farming…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
A Legacy Rooted in Innovation When it comes to modern agriculture, few names carry as much influence as John Duarte, president of Duarte Nursery. Founded in 1989, Duarte Nursery has…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…down with John Duarte, president of Duarte Nurseries, for a conversation that blended innovation, new crops, and urgent political warnings. Duarte, whose family nursery dates back to 1989, explained how…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…more than 26,000 farmers and ranchers across the state. Her leadership emphasizes advocacy, education, innovation, and a deep commitment to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders. In a recent…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…farms — and we don’t want to see this loss continue,” she warned. Despite the challenges, Douglas struck an optimistic tone. She pointed to innovation, automation, and the grit of…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…the potential paths forward through federal support, innovation, and farmer-led solutions. California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges Water, Oil, and the Strain on California Farmers The conversation began…
The Origins of Conveyor Grain Elevators in 19th Century America
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Jean Étienne de Boré: Pioneer of Granulated Sugar in Louisiana
…a reliable or profitable cash crop. De Boré’s successful production of granulated sugar changed that. His innovation encouraged growers across Louisiana to plant sugarcane in greater quantities, giving rise to…

















