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California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
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Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
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Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
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Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
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California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…the potential paths forward through federal support, innovation, and farmer-led solutions. California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges Water, Oil, and the Strain on California Farmers The conversation began…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
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Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
The September 22 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off the week with a focus on California agriculture’s staple proteins — beef, pork, poultry, and turkeys — as hosts…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…Food supplies both, meeting the needs of diverse customers. California’s Beef Industry Although California is the largest state in the nation, its beef processing capacity is limited. Some areas are…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
The September 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up the week with powerful insights into California’s most pressing issue: water. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Edward…
E.T. York: Advancing American Agriculture Through Education and Leadership
A Legacy Beyond the Farm and the Laboratory In the history of American agriculture, some of the most influential figures never planted a field or worked in a laboratory. One…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
A Crisis of Scarcity California’s ongoing water crisis is forcing farmers, cities, and communities into impossible trade-offs. On a recent interview with Nick Papagni, Edward Ring, Director, Water and Energy…


















