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AgNet News Hour Podcast: 2025 Ag Review & 2026 Outlook
…for 2026. The episode covers trade and tariff shifts, California water and SGMA challenges, labor and immigration pressures, freight and regulation costs, and record-setting years for pistachios and other commodities….
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…of California wine’s greatest strengths. Jordan shared that about 90 percent of California wine is produced in certified California sustainable wineries, a significant achievement for the world’s fourth-largest wine-producing region….
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…noting that wine is an integral part of California’s agricultural identity. The segment also touches on the hard work of grape growers and wine producers who dedicate their lives to…
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
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FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
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Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…the American diet. The Importance of Milk for Kids and Schools A major part of the Dairy Council of California’s work centers on schools. DeLisio highlighted California’s universal school meal…
AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
…nutrition, and sustainability. We also sit down with Amy DeLisio, CEO of the Dairy Council of California, to discuss the health benefits of milk and dairy foods. Discover why whole…
AI, Robotics, and Innovation in California Agriculture – AgNet News Hour Christmas Special
…Sharpshooter system delivers fertilizers, herbicides, and pollen with millimeter-level precision, helping growers cut labor costs by up to 85% while increasing yields. Shannon Douglass, President of the California Farm Bureau,…
AgNet News Hour: Farming, Freight & Market Reality
…episode delivers unfiltered insight from someone operating on both the farming and transportation sides of the industry. A must-listen for growers, dairymen, and anyone who wants to understand what’s really…
National Corn Husking Association: Preserving the Tradition of Hand-Harvested Corn
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Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact
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AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…examine the broader pressures facing California agriculture, including water uncertainty, pest management challenges, regulatory burdens, and the steady loss of productive farmland. Despite these obstacles, the episode highlights the resilience…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
Alexandra Duarte Alexandra Duarte, Modesto almond farmer and candidate for California State Senate District 4, joined Ag Meter to discuss her rapidly growing campaign, the challenges facing rural California, and…