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National Western Stock Show: A Legacy of American Agriculture
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From San Francisco to the Farm with Jacie and Zac
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California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
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Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
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California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
Inside the Fight for Water in the Central Valley Lindsay Cederquist California agriculture is facing a defining moment—and water sits at the center of it all. In a compelling conversation…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…for immediate policy changes. Cederquist, Director of Water Resources at Diversified Land Management, works directly with growers across the Central Valley to help them navigate increasingly complex water conditions. Her…
Fire Ant Control Timing Critical for Protecting Almond Yields
…grown in the Central Valley may be particularly susceptible, making early intervention even more important. Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait offers a solution that targets the colony rather than just…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…every rancher, farmer, and consumer should hear. From Sierra Valley Ranch to Statewide Voice Roberti’s story starts in Sierra Valley, where she grew up on a multi-generational cattle ranch. Like…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
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Ag Innovation and the Future of Farming; F3 Innovate Highlights Technology and Workforce Development
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Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…The show opened with a timely conversation on fire ant management in almond orchards, a growing concern for producers across the state. John Mays of Central Life Sciences explained that…
Part 2: Research Highlights Effective Tools for Almond Red Leaf Blotch Control
Almond growers across California are continuing to monitor the spread of almond red leaf blotch, a disease that has increasingly appeared throughout the Central Valley in recent years. In today’s…
Broadcast Applications Improve Fire Ant Control in Almond Orchards
Fire ants remain a persistent challenge for California almond growers, impacting both crop quality and worker safety. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says choosing…