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The $.2.50 Leadership Lesson | How to Pick the Right Avocado
What an Avocado Teaches Us About Health, Attention, and Small Decisions An avocado is more than just a fruit. It’s […]
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What is Dr. Mani’s Magic? A story of soil, science, family, and the quiet innovations that grew from necessity.
By Mani Skaria, PhD ABRACADABRA People often ask me a simple question: “What is Dr. Mani’s Magic?” Some people even […]
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Rethinking the Journey of Grapefruit: From Grove to Home
Mani Skaria, PhD Have you ever tasted grapefruit straight from the grove? If you have, you know the difference immediately. Fresh.Vibrant.Full […]
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Thinking Outside the Box: From Biochemistry to Bloodline
By Mani Skaria, PhD In the last week of February 2026, I was at the University of California, Riverside, serving […]
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World Ag Expo 2026: Where Innovation, Soil, and Legacy Converge–Intelligently
World Ag Expo 2026: Where Innovation, Soil, and Legacy Converge — Intelligently By Mani Skaria, PhD After a decade, I […]
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People Find a Way
My good friend Jim Tour was on Fox Business to discuss recycling rare earth minerals. Take a look!
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An Academic Case Study in Captive Service Pricing: Lessons from an Industrial Fan Installation
Insight No. 13 “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.”—Warren Buffet Author: Mani Skaria, Ph.D.Professor Emeritus, Texas […]
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The Power of Boring: Why It Succeeds and Builds Businesses That Last
Insight No. 12 “The first thing is character, before money or anything else. Money cannot buy it.”— J.P. Morgan Author: […]
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From County Agent to Digital Coach: The Rise, Decline and Renewal of U.S. Extension
Insight No. 9 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”— Nelson Mandela Author: […]
Read MoreFrom Hippie to Citrus Hero: The Hidden Story of Clean Citrus
Insight No. 6 “Sometimes the roots of scientific revolutions are found in the most unlikely places.” Author: Mani Skaria, Ph.D.Professor […]
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