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Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Chickens in American Agriculture
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Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
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…
Life on a Midwest Farm in the 1840s
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Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…solutions. Whether it’s North Dakota, the Pacific Northwest, California, or Arizona, Syngenta delivers targeted products to meet local challenges. California: Innovation Under Pressure California agriculture faces unique challenges as the…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
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California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
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Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
Custom Produce in Parlier, California, has grown from a door-to-door startup into one of the most respected names in the produce supply chain, and founder Ted Torosian says the company’s…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…CVC’s student body was 80% farming families, that number has dwindled due to the growing challenges facing California agriculture. Even so, local dairymen remain key supporters of the school. Farming…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…the challenges and opportunities facing California agriculture. From shifting market dynamics to regulatory roadblocks, Nicol offered an unvarnished look at the pressures growers are navigating in 2024. Market Shifts and…
Stay Ahead of the Threat: Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
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California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
California Farming Voices: On today’s AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni and co-host Josh McGill take listeners on a tour of California agriculture, from the dairies of Hanford to the…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…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…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…over. Challenges of Dairy Farming in California Dairy farming in California has become increasingly complex compared to when Case started in the industry. Regulations are more stringent, and while the…