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California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
…Affairs for the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), explains how smart water management, technology, and local control are helping one Central Valley community stay resilient amid ongoing drought, regulation, and uncertainty….
California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture
…Infrastructure and resource management were central topics. Culotti argued that halting oil and gas production without alternatives endangers California’s pipelines and energy security, while high-density housing initiatives often prioritize developers…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…strong results across regions, including the Central Valley, where mild conditions supported excellent color and flavor development, and Paso Robles, which experienced one of its mildest summers on record—preserving freshness…
The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History
…to educate and inspire, offering a physical link to the era when barns were central to farm life and rural prosperity. Its preservation ensures that future generations can better understand…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Community and Early Technology Shaped American Agriculture
AI image created by ChatGPT Corn’s Foundational Role in American Agriculture Corn has always played a central role in American agriculture, serving as a vital crop for both human consumption…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…Milk: Yogurt, Gut Health, and Smart Marketing While milk remains central, DeLisio pointed to growing interest in fermented and cultured dairy products such as yogurt and cottage cheese. These foods…
Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact
…Rodeo Janae’s background extends beyond rodeo. A graduate of Valley Center High School in northern San Diego County, she focused on athletics and choir rather than FFA or 4-H. She…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…the original vision of California’s high-speed rail project, calling it a potential lifeline for the Central Valley. If completed, the rail system could connect Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, and…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
California Agriculture and the Central Valley Elaine Culotti, known as the “Lipstick Farmer,” joins AgNet News Hour to discuss the state of California agriculture and the Central Valley. She highlights…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…as a key asset for navigating agricultural policy. She plans to prioritize water management, infrastructure, and natural resources in rural communities, ensuring funding from Sacramento benefits the Central Valley, not…
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
…pounds of cotton used each year. This statistic underscores just how central agriculture—and cotton in particular—was to the Southern economy at that time. A Climate-Driven Agricultural Legacy As Mark Oppold…
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…representation in government. This episode reinforces a central message: the future of agriculture depends on informed advocacy, strong leadership, youth engagement, and ensuring farmers have a seat at the policy…
How Hay Baling Began: The First Hay Presses and Early Innovations
Photo by Randy Fath on Unsplash The practice of baling hay is central to modern agriculture, but its roots extend back to the mid-19th century, when inventive mechanical solutions began…