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Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run
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…the largest farm shows in the United States, the event draws farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and agricultural innovators from across the country. But the city’s role in agriculture extends far beyond…
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Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and Early Trade
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Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…Agriculture Agriculture in California is subject to more regulations than almost anywhere else in the nation. Federal policies that align with ranching needs make a difference, Kester explained. While not…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
…common-sense policies and to stay engaged in policy discussions that affect their livelihoods. Looking ahead, Kester stressed the importance of FFA and youth engagement in agriculture. As someone who served…
Ohio River: A Lifeline of American Agriculture
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Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…a stronger footing than before. A Business Approach to Agriculture Policy Kreps praised former President Trump’s business background, arguing that it brought a practical approach to agriculture and trade policy….
Iowa Farmer Unearths Rare Treasure from the 1850s
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John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
A Legacy Rooted in Innovation When it comes to modern agriculture, few names carry as much influence as John Duarte, president of Duarte Nursery. Founded in 1989, Duarte Nursery has…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
The September 29 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off the week with a deep dive into the future of California agriculture. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat…
Oregon Trail: How It Shaped American Agriculture
…Shaped American Agriculture Crossing the Heart of the Nation The eastern portion of the Oregon Trail cut through what are now Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming. As settlers journeyed westward, they…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…the classroom. Douglas highlights that parents often underestimate the scope of careers tied to agriculture. “You don’t have to be a farmer to be in agriculture,” she explained. “There are…