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New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture
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California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
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AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
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California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture
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AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
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AgNet News Hour Podcast: 2025 Ag Review & 2026 Outlook
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California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
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AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…noting that wine is an integral part of California’s agricultural identity. The segment also touches on the hard work of grape growers and wine producers who dedicate their lives to…
The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History
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California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
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Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
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AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
…milk, chocolate milk, and cultured dairy products like yogurt and cottage cheese are essential for bone health, brain development, gut wellness, and overall nutrition. Amy highlights California’s universal school meal…