Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit Association, discussed the state's agricultural outlook for 2025, highlighting the importance of exploring new markets due to challenges in 2024. He mentioned the recent permission to export California peaches and nectarines to Vietnam as a significant development. The association is also working to access South Korea, while expressing concerns about potential tariffs from Trump on Mexico and Canada. Hartwig is optimistic about the potential of the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement to benefit the industry and believes that a cool winter could lead to a good harvest by 2025. He stresses the need for smart policies and tools to help farmers maximize their potential.