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

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Today’s AgNet News Hour takes a closer look at the latest issues shaping agriculture across California and the broader farm belt. From labor challenges to market dynamics, farmers and ranchers continue to…

Roger Isom

Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025

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…Nut Association and the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. With decades of experience, Isom has been at the forefront of addressing critical issues facing California farmers. From water and…

dairy

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

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…story begins in 1968, when his grandfather moved to the region and started what would become a lasting tradition in California dairy. Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in…

California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol

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…Imports Impacting California Crops Nicol began by addressing the growing competition from imported wine grapes, noting how international supply pressures are reshaping markets for California producers. While the Golden State…

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

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…planned presence in California—including new legal representation—could uncover mismanagement of funds and bring accountability. Water, Labor, and Immigration Solutions Water policy remains a flashpoint for California agriculture. Collotti criticized the…

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…

Madera

Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell

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…Alarming Groundwater Data and Projections Data from Stanford’s Water in the West and the California Department of Water Resources grades most California hydrologic regions as failing in groundwater data collection….