Kevin Kester

Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation

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…removed from agriculture. In the 1960s, nearly everyone had a family or friend connected to farming. Today, particularly in California, very few young people have any exposure to agriculture at…

Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag

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…Fire in Napa Valley, now contained but leaving growers anxious about potential damage to premium wine grapes. With smoke, air quality concerns, and fire season lasting longer every year, the…

California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

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…worsening Central Valley air quality caused by wildfires, likening the smoke to winter fog. He warned that tensions between state and federal governments over forest management may intensify as fall…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

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…challenges facing California agriculture. Recent thunderstorms in the Central Valley brought rare lightning-sparked fires near Madera, while wildfires threatened vineyards in Napa Valley, raising concerns about crop damage and smoke…

Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture

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…focuses on youth outreach, scholarships, grower education, and consumer awareness. From Ag in the Classroom programs to bringing teachers and policymakers out to farms, Genasci believes exposure is key. “We…

morocco

U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour

DanAlmond Update, Almonds, USDA

…a working almond processing facility, offering firsthand exposure to food safety protocols, value-added processing, and product quality standards. These in-person exchanges help build lasting relationships while encouraging cooperation in areas…

1,3-D

California Moves Toward Tighter 1,3-D Pesticide Regulations

DanAgri-Business, Environment, Legislative, Pest Update, Regulation

California regulators are advancing new rules aimed at protecting farmworkers from exposure to 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D), a commonly used pesticide linked to cancer risks. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR),…