California Agriculture

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

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…doesn’t boil down to one person—it’s the thousands of appointments made over four years.” For agriculture, this means ensuring that experienced voices in farming, water management, and energy are part…

Chad Bianco

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

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…Water Management: Addressing a “Man-Made Drought” Water policy emerged as one of the most critical issues discussed. Bianco labeled California’s water shortage a “man-made drought,” pointing to the large volume…

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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…a System One of the most compelling takeaways from the conversation is Moffitt’s philosophy that farming cannot be approached in silos. Everything is connected: Soil health Water management Market access…