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CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…that balances education, networking, and real-world problem-solving. Anderson also discussed major issues facing PCAs, from rat infestations damaging drip systems to changing pesticide regulations, and expressed optimism that collaboration between…
Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”
…of into storage. He criticized decades of political inaction and urged cooperation between Sacramento and Washington. “Until both are on the same page, California’s water problem will never truly be…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…Around nine or ten processors remain active, and a core group of growers continues to produce raisins, though the environment has been reshaped by global markets, COVID-era disruptions, and international…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…Ag invests in it—because the farm’s future depends on sustainability. Connect With A-Bar Ag For a closer look at their operation, A-Bar Ag shares updates on their Instagram page, @ABarAgEnterprises,…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
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From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…pesticide bans that fuel rodent infestations, she argued that Sacramento lawmakers lack both “skin in the game” and basic understanding of agriculture. “They make rules and policies without knowing what…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
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California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
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Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
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Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…2026. Companies listed in the FDA Export List Module must submit a simple one-page statement via the GACC portal that includes: Company name GACC approval number Authorized signature Company seal…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…to the public on the CEAP Cropland Assessments page at nrcs.usda.gov. These results will help inform decisions on how to better support sustainable agriculture across the United States. Sponsored Content…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
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Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…all needing to function without interruption. Tomato Demand Shifts Post-COVID Green acknowledged the industry has seen softening demand for tomato paste in recent years—something that previously had been quite inelastic….
