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John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…down with John Duarte, president of Duarte Nurseries, for a conversation that blended innovation, new crops, and urgent political warnings. Duarte, whose family nursery dates back to 1989, explained how…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…is on issues with direct impact: labor, trade, and the Farm Bill. California’s dependence on seasonal and immigrant labor makes workforce policy a constant priority. Trade agreements influence everything from…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…Douglas, president of the California Farm Bureau, for a wide-ranging conversation on water, regulation, trade, and the survival of California’s family farms. Douglas, a former FFA member and now a…
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The Origins of Conveyor Grain Elevators in 19th Century America
…grain elevator. These mechanical marvels not only increased efficiency but also reshaped trade routes and commercial hubs across the nation. The Origins of Conveyor Grain Elevators in 19th Century America…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
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Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…realities. Trade Deals and Tariffs Nick and Josh opened the show with news that the Japan trade deal with the United States was coming together after President Trump issued an…
John W. Tyson: Missouri Farmer Builds Poultry Legacy
…early venture gave him practical experience and vital connections in the Missouri poultry business. John W. Tyson: Missouri Farmer Builds Poultry Legacy During World War II, food rationing became a…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…is dividing our property,” she explains. The project relies on state cap-and-trade funding and private investment, but Melissa questions its feasibility and the long-term consequences for local agriculture. Water Crisis:…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…to compete without fair trade practices. Del Bosque points out that retailers often drive import demand, buying cheaper foreign produce to boost profits rather than supporting local farms. Education and…
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…soil, water, and livestock. Meanwhile, urban development in the Central Valley continues to devour farmland, adding pressure on limited water resources. Reisinger warned that the U.S. has already lost over…