California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

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…food supply, thanks largely to immigrant labor. Citrus Greening and Global Potato Trends Rick Dantzler of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation reported promising progress in the fight against citrus…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50

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…over Proposition 50. Organic Farming Innovation with Wilbur Ellis Josh sat down with Gina Colfer, Sustainable Solutions Agronomy Manager at Wilbur Ellis, to talk about the future of organic farming…

Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson

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…tree fruit season, but Jackson emphasized that late-season varieties are still delivering strong flavor and appearance. Beyond stone fruit, the company is also harvesting blueberries, citrus, nuts, and even working…

Ted Torosian

Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story

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…melons to peppers, squash, citrus, and tree fruit, the company has built its reputation on convenience and consistency. Operating on a 15-acre facility in Parlier, Custom Produce specializes in: Pre-cooling…

Florida FFA

Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo

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…industry. From Urban Roots to Agricultural Leadership Isabelle Jenkins, Florida FFA State Secretary, grew up in urban Pensacola, far from citrus groves or traditional farms. Her mother, an agriculture teacher,…

Future Leaders Shine at Florida FFA

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…Citrus Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Hope Storter (State President), Lyla Bent (Area V Vice President), and Isabel Jenkins (State Secretary) described how FFA has shaped their futures and why…

Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation

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Florida citrus and specialty crops remain a central focus of growers, industry leaders, and policymakers, with challenges such as citrus greening, hurricanes, labor shortages, and fluctuating markets shaping the future….

California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson

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…innovations across the Golden State. Anker, a third-generation dairyman, shares how his family’s operation balances cow comfort with fluctuating market conditions. From citrus peel feed to molasses treats, he explains…

Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps

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…heard updates on: The upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Changes in federal ag leadership International trade developments affecting California exports Kreps’ closing message was clear: agriculture must stay united…