California Agriculture

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State

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…the pressing challenges facing farmers today. A Surprisingly Substantive Debate Jacobsen entered the debate expecting broad political generalities—but walked away impressed. Rather than vague talking points, candidates delivered specific proposals…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture

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…agricultural sector has been “starved of water,” burdened with high energy costs, and constrained by excessive labor and regulatory pressures. These challenges, he said, have made it increasingly difficult for…

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”

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…enforcement. “It’s Not Rocket Science”: A Call for Practical Solutions Bianco framed California’s agricultural challenges as solvable problems, arguing that excessive bureaucracy has complicated otherwise straightforward issues. According to him,…

pistachio market

Pistachio Market Outlook Brightens as Global Tensions Shift Supply Dynamics

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…productivity. These innovations, combined with strong management practices, could help sustain another solid crop despite challenging conditions. Beyond production, the conversation also turned to ongoing challenges facing California agriculture—particularly water…

California farming

California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview

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…more than water. Kreps makes a compelling case that California’s challenges aren’t due to lack of resources—but lack of management. Despite farmers paying for full water allocations, many receive only…

Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming

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…Leading efforts during California’s severe drought Launching the Healthy Soils Initiative Addressing pest and disease challenges Expanding market opportunities for farmers Supporting organic agriculture programs This experience gave her a…