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California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen

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…standards, environmental practices, and growing conditions. Consumers—especially during tough economic times—make purchasing decisions largely based on price, not origin or production practices. While California offers unmatched quality and stringent standards,…

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Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System

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…heavy rain when excess flows currently run to the ocean. Desalination: A Controversial but Necessary Solution Finally, Ring turned to one of the most debated water solutions in California —…

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California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour

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…crisis. “You can’t expect California farmers to compete with countries where water, labor, and safety standards are nowhere near ours,” McGill said. Papagni added that it’s time for grocery chains…

Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025

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…countries means losing expertise, capacity, and security. When farms disappear, the U.S. becomes dependent on food grown under other nations’ regulations, labor conditions, and environmental standards. Additionally, Youtsey stresses that…

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Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming

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…standards and strictest regulations in the best growing region on Earth.” The Yosemite Fresh Label: Quality You Can Trust The Yosemite Fresh label represents Van Groningen & Sons’ premium produce—most…

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Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future

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…implementing similar standards in the U.S. is essential for maintaining the integrity of democracy. Building Bipartisan Strength in the Central Valley As a lifelong advocate for Central Valley farmers, Jones…

Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour

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…stewardship haven’t.” Van Groningen emphasized that California farmers produce the safest and highest-quality food in the world, thanks to rigorous standards. “When you see ‘Grown in California,’ it means something,”…

Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”

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…of into storage. He criticized decades of political inaction and urged cooperation between Sacramento and Washington. “Until both are on the same page, California’s water problem will never truly be…