Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation

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…we may be turning in the right direction with this disease,” he said, pointing to ongoing research and grower investments through programs like the Citrus Research and Field Trials Program…

Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights

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…a reliable workforce during peak harvest. Rising costs, regulatory hurdles, and a lack of seasonal workers are compounding the challenge, with some operations being forced to make tough decisions about…

Roger Isom

Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025

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…margins razor-thin, leaving producers struggling to survive. He noted that even lawmakers are beginning to feel pressure as everyday Californians face skyrocketing utility bills, gas prices, and housing costs. What…

dairy

Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley

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…the field in youth football. For nearly a decade, Joseph has coached the Visalia Cavs youth program. “Football just started yesterday,” he laughed. “Hopefully we make it to the Valley…

Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture

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…immigration reform—protecting long-time workers, creating legal pathways for seasonal farm labor, and deporting criminal offenders. She also proposed a domestic work sponsorship program, allowing wealthy households to legally sponsor employees…

California FFA

California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future

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…breaking stereotypes, expanding opportunities, and embracing innovation. Building FFA From the Ground Up California FFA engages students as early as middle school through local chapters and outreach programs. State officers…

Minturn

Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry

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…levels. The season’s outlook will depend heavily on actual harvest yields and global demand trends. Tariffs, Trade Deals, and Export Markets With 70–90% of Minturn’s almonds sold internationally, trade policy…