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AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
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How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
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Celebrate Christmas with the AgNet News Hour as host Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter”, talks with industry leaders transforming California agriculture. Gabe Sibley of Verdant Robotics reveals how their AI-powered…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…used in a variety of practical ways. Farmers relied on corn as fuel for heating, fertilizer for improving soil productivity, feed for cattle, and bedding for livestock. Every part of…
AgNet News Hour: Farming, Freight & Market Reality
…conversation on the real challenges facing agriculture today. Foglio breaks down weak hay and alfalfa markets, low milk prices, lost export demand, and the tough financial decisions farmers must make…
National Corn Husking Association: Preserving the Tradition of Hand-Harvested Corn
AI image created by ChatGPT A Tradition Born from Necessity From the 1920s to the 1940s, harvesting corn by hand was more than a skill—it was essential for farmers across…
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
…of farmers and ranchers who continue to adapt and innovate. Listeners also hear positive news from the industry, including strong commodity marketing efforts and research-driven promotion—most notably new attention on…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
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California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…and community engagement will continue to shape California’s agricultural success. Get Involved with the California Farm Bureau: Website: CFBF.com Campaign School: January 15–16, Sacramento Young Farmers & Ranchers Program: County-specific…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
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California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…insurance, and economic development to step into public service, helping rebuild an accountable, effective government. Practical Advice for Farmers Culotti provides actionable strategies for California farmers: Adopt regenerative agriculture and…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
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