…role during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping maintain the nation’s food supply during uncertain times. The discussion also addressed the broader structure of immigration reform. Cunha outlined what he sees as…
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…leaders who successfully enacted meaningful reform. A Critical Moment for Agriculture As California faces regulatory challenges, labor concerns, and a major gubernatorial election, Cunha stressed that agriculture is at a…
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…precision agriculture tools that are helping farmers operate more efficiently. As labor costs rise and regulatory pressures increase, these technologies are becoming critical to staying competitive. Trade and market access…
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Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
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Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
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Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
…reforms across state agencies. Agriculture played a central role in the discussion. Hilton said California farmers are being suffocated by regulations, permits, and environmental rules that make it difficult to…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
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Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
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Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
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