…relief would come from reducing permit delays, inspection overload, pesticide reporting layers, labor mandates, and escalating fees that are “suffocating” operations across the state. Hilton emphasizes that he has run…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…removal of productive farmland from use. With California already importing significant food, he questioned how reducing domestic production strengthens food security. “Food security is national security,” he said, urging policymakers…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…rural communities. He also points to a broader contradiction: global food demand is projected to increase by 50% by 2050, yet California is considering reducing output from some of the…
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
…in plant tissues. Ethylene is responsible for flower senescence, fruit maturation, and fruit drop. By reducing ethylene levels during bloom, ReTain helps extend flower longevity, giving blossoms more time to…
John Deere Showcases New 25-HP Compact Tractor at World Ag Expo
…air-conditioned cab, offering operators protection from California’s wide-ranging weather conditions—from dusty summer days to cold winter mornings. The cab also includes comfort-focused features such as cruise control, tilt steering, and…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…investment while reducing environmental risks. Modular Growth and the Autonomous Tractor Kit Carbon Robotics continues to innovate. The G2 LaserWeeder, introduced in 2025, features a modular design that accommodates multiple…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…is permanently reduced. Weather compounds the risk. Bees will not fly in: Heavy rain Cold temperatures Windy conditions Hard rain can also knock blossoms off trees, reducing pollination opportunities even…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…a century have silted up, reducing flow by over a third. Restoring these channels could free one to two million acre-feet of water annually while improving habitat for species like…
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
…well as fruit maturation. By reducing ethylene levels, ReTain helps extend flower longevity, giving more time to be pollinated and fertilized. This can be especially valuable during challenging bloom conditions….
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…that reducing logging from historic levels has contributed to catastrophic wildfires and overgrown forests. Strategic thinning and responsible land management, he said, could improve forest health and potentially increase runoff…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…while reducing long-term restrictions. Beyond dredging, Ring called for a shift away from a conservation-only mindset. Urban water use, he noted, has remained nearly flat for decades despite massive population…
How Sodium Interferes with Potassium Uptake in Tree Crops
…root zone. Addressing sodium levels isn’t just about reducing salts; it’s about protecting the efficiency of potassium applications and ensuring that trees can access the nutrients needed for optimal performance….
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…out to sea. He tied current orchard removals under SGMA to rising public health concerns, noting spikes in respiratory illness in areas where orchards have been removed and dust has…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…Reducing California farmland, he argues, does not eliminate food demand. It exports production to countries with fewer environmental protections, worsening global outcomes while weakening U.S. food security. Why These Stories…