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Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing

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…laid out why farming in Sonoma County has become a daily fight — and why giving up is not an option. Ghirardelli opened by acknowledging the beauty of Sonoma County,…

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California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast

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…takeaway from this episode was clear: raisins aren’t just a snack—they’re part of California’s farming identity. But if growers are going to survive, the industry needs stronger demand, stronger support,…

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Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”

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…on the growing crisis in Potter Valley—a Northern California farming region now facing the potential removal of two dams that support water, jobs, and everyday life for hundreds of thousands…

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Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour

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…to millimeter-accurate weed control to bloom-time disease protection in almonds. The message was clear: for California growers facing rising labor costs and tighter margins, innovation isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s survival….