Alexandra Duarte

Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future

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…their livestock—or even their families. “We have mountain lions endangering lives on our property, and yet the state won’t issue predation permits,” Duarte said. “My husband even suggested getting goats…

Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run

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…for farmers and small businesses to survive.” The conversation also touched on predators threatening livestock, the struggles of the trucking industry, and the importance of youth ag programs like FFA….

Kevin Kester

Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation

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…of land, 35 to 39 million are still designated for grazing. The state maintains a sizable beef herd—something many outside California don’t realize. Historic Low Herd Numbers and Beef Prices…

Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California

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…five-point plan to keep the pest out of the United States. The hosts praised the quick communication from Mexico, noting that early warnings are critical to protecting livestock and food…

Henry Groseclose

Henry Groseclose and the Founding of FFA: A Legacy in Agricultural Education

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…widely credited as the founder of what became the Future Farmers of America (FFA). A pivotal moment came when 33 students from 18 different states gathered at the National Livestock…

California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures

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…While solar developers claim crops or grazing can coexist under solar panels, many California farmers remain skeptical. Boyer highlighted discussions in Kern County, where farmland is increasingly being eyed for…

California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

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…and New Mexico Cattle Growers Associations, and the Public Lands Council. Tom Patterson, President-elect of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, testified that wolf populations have shifted from a livestock…

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…