John Duarte

John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados

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…that field this year,” John noted. For producers, the variety represents not only a new nut with excellent quality but also a critical economic shift in an industry where prices…

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

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Conservation, Economy, Energy, Environment, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…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 Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Dairy and Livestock, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Trade, Walnuts, Water

…pricing has slumped in recent weeks. With dairies lining Highway 99 and beyond, this aid could not come at a more important time for California producers. Assemblyman David Tangipa joined…

Don Cameron

Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges

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…lower. Cameron points to Brazil, where farmworkers earn around $300 a month, creating a steep disadvantage for California growers. Despite offering better working conditions and higher standards, California producers must…

California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures

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…Papagni noted, that means four years without almond production—a devastating blow for growers and the local economy. While investors circle California land, many producers see it as a “bridge to…

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…

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…

California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations

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…another layer of complexity. Rising wages and overtime laws make it difficult for farms to compete with foreign producers. Many operations are turning to mechanization, replacing labor with robotics to…