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Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
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Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture
…to carry nutrients and move through soil. The result? Better root-zone hydration, improved soil balance, and healthier crops—even in challenging conditions like pistachio orchards planted in highly saline soils. Just…
Tulare County Farm Bureau Leader Reflects on Career, Agriculture Advocacy, and Industry Future
…hoping to work with a small number of clients on strategic planning and leadership transition.” She also expressed interest in writing and raising awareness about mental health in agriculture, an…
From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
…to suicide, she has dedicated time to writing and raising awareness about mental health in agriculture—an issue often overlooked in rural communities. As she transitions into a new chapter, she…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…innovations are being combined with organic acids and biological inputs to improve plant health and efficiency. A Call for Common Sense—and Appreciation Throughout the interview, Kreps returns to one central…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
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Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
…to areas like soil health, water quality, and environmental stewardship. Another key theme was the importance of education and leadership development in agriculture. Moffitt credited programs like FFA and 4-H…
Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters
…dive into what’s really happening behind the scenes in soil health, fertilizer efficiency, and one of the most talked-about inputs in agriculture today: fulvic acid. What’s Really in Your Soil…
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
…aren’t coming from just one direction. Wine consumption has declined, particularly among younger consumers, as post-pandemic lifestyles shift toward health and wellness. The lingering “COVID hangover” has changed how people…
California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point; Nicholas Karavidas Breaks Down Challenges and Opportunities
…wine production and consulting, described the current situation as a “perfect storm” driven by multiple factors converging at once. Declining consumption, shifting health trends, global oversupply, and increased competition from…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…The experiences of those early pioneers helped shape the development of sustainable farming practices that protect soil health and ensure land can continue producing food for generations. As historian Louis…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…is being shaped by the next generation. Wiley Woolf is leading sustainability efforts, focusing on water conservation, soil health, air quality, solar energy, and pollinator habitats. His work reflects a…
The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles
…safety net against unpredictable losses, while new conservation techniques improved soil health and water management. Large-scale federal aid further reduced risks, allowing the next generation of farmers to reestablish themselves…