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John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing

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…failed management, not natural shortage. He outlined three near-term solutions that could dramatically improve water reliability without waiting decades for new dams. First, Duarte highlighted advanced weather forecasting technology developed…

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World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future

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…expanded beyond almonds into water policy, where Duarte was especially blunt. He criticized decades of mismanagement that have forced productive farmland out of production while surface water flows are sent…

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Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture

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…larger pattern. From forest management to water policy, California has repeatedly engineered environmental solutions that ignore human realities. Forest mismanagement, driven by the removal of the timber industry while maintaining…

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Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward

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…especially blunt. He criticized decades of mismanagement that have left farmers dealing with unpredictable allocations despite full reservoirs. He noted that California has doubled its population without building major new…

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Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy

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…reintroduced decades ago in Yellowstone and later migrating into California, were placed under strict protections without a meaningful management plan. Once deer and elk populations declined, wolves did what wolves…

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World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth

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…to livestock equipment, soil technology, and farm management tools. One of the most important takeaways from the conversation was that World Ag Expo is far more than just a trade…

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Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce

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…life.” Water management and forest policy also entered the discussion. Roberti argued that decades of mismanagement — including halting logging and controlled burns — have contributed to catastrophic wildfires and…