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Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
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Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
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Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
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Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo
…the result of it that was so cool to me,” she said. Today, she credits FFA for helping her understand the resilience of farmers and the strength of the agriculture…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: The AgNet News Hour delivered another wide-ranging discussion today, spotlighting California’s unpredictable weather, pressures in the dairy and hay markets, and major safety concerns…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
…hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill broke down the latest developments impacting farmers, truckers, and communities across the state. EPA Pushes Back on California Trucking Regulations The Environmental Protection Agency…
Future Leaders Shine at Florida FFA
…early-life nutrition impacts lifetime performance. Together, these conversations highlighted the dual focus of the AgNet News Hour: elevating the voices of tomorrow’s agricultural leaders while also delivering insights farmers can…
Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci
…community outreach, the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau continues to ensure that farmers, ranchers, and dairymen have a strong voice in Sacramento and beyond. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities
…years after the U.S. House of Representatives created the Agriculture Committee to address the growing needs of the nation’s farmers. The U.S. Senate followed suit in 1825, forming its own…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…conversation turned toward the broader struggles of California agriculture. Farmers’ Resilience and Independence Despite the many challenges facing California agriculture, Stan Nelson points out one constant: the resilience of farmers….
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
California Farmers Under Pressure: California agriculture continues to face mounting challenges, and Andrew Genasci, Executive Director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, says advocacy is more important than ever. Speaking on…
History of Land-Grant Universities in U.S. Agriculture
…universities, not all of them were designated strictly as agricultural schools. Notable examples include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). These institutions contributed…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…watermelons—creates resilience. Giles emphasized that networking and shared innovation at the Expo help farmers across the Southeast and California learn from each other’s challenges. Labor and automation remain front and…