…Custom Produce, a Parlier, California-based company that has become a major player in the fresh produce industry. Founded in 1989, Custom Produce was born from the vision of Ted’s late…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
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Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
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California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
…(EPA) announced it is moving to block California’s latest heavy-duty vehicle inspection and maintenance rules for out-of-state trucks. The proposal argues that California’s requirements conflict with the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce…
Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci
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Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
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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
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Walnuts on the Rise: How to Defend a Promising Crop
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Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
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Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
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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…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
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Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
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