California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures

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…while farmland is proposed for solar conversion. California’s Future Food Supply at Risk As the state’s population nears 40 million, California continues to lose farmland. Papagni warned that reducing the…

California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

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…Fear, and Fake Documents Cunha warned about coyotes—human smugglers who charge up to $15,000 per person and often supply migrants with fraudulent documents. Workers fall into debt while employers unknowingly…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

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…industries like trucking, creating labor shortages across the supply chain. Automation and Drones: Farming’s Future Technology offers one path forward. Papagni encouraged youth to pursue careers in agricultural automation, from…

Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California

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…modern production standards. Looking Ahead: Hope for the Industry Despite challenges, the Nales remain committed to winemaking. John reflected on resilience and supply-demand dynamics: “We decided a long time ago…

Marlena Paolilli

Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry

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…team are pioneering new ground. Why the Wine Industry Faces Challenges Marlena acknowledges that California’s wine industry is in a slump. The reasons include: Oversupply of wine following the pandemic….

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas

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…throughout the supply chain. Justin noted that field trials like Iverson, a lace-leaf variety, have shown excellent results, with growing cycles ranging from 60 to 120 days depending on temperature…

Ted Torosian

Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story

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…door-to-door relationships has grown into a multimillion-package-per-year business supplying produce across the United States and beyond. Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story Building a One-Stop Produce Destination…

Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights

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…supply chain disruptions continue to ripple through U.S. agriculture. Analysts note that producers need to keep a close eye on export opportunities while managing risk in a volatile global economy….