…social and political history of the growing nation. Cotton: The Crop That Changed Everything By the early 19th century, cotton had risen to dominance as a major plantation crop. Its…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
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Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…not just a sector of California’s economy — it’s the backbone of many communities. “There’s an estimated half a million people that work directly in agriculture in California,” he explained….
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
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Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…FFA’s Golden Owl Award, which recognizes exceptional agricultural educators across California. Nominations are now open for the 2025–26 awards, a joint effort between Nationwide Insurance and the California Farm Bureau….
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
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Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
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Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
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Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
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California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
…sugar is coming on strong, the color is fantastic, and consumers are ready for California fruit.” He also reported that this year’s market fundamentals look favorable for growers. “The quality…
Farming the Frontier: How Early Settlers Built America
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Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
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Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
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Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…pay fair prices, and growers must deliver consistent supply. How Growers Can Reach Valley Pride Ag Toor encourages growers, customers, and industry members to reach out: Sunny Toor: 559-709-2402 James…