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Colorado’s Agricultural Turning Point
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Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
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Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
…yet the impact lands hard on the people producing the food. One of the most striking points Mason made was about the unique advantage California has, a Mediterranean climate found…
How Soybeans Became America’s Leading Crop
…driven in part by World War II, which created a high demand for fats, oils, and protein-rich soybean meal. These products were essential both for food supplies and industrial uses…
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
…regulatory pressure based on label claims. California, however, has played a leading role in revising plant biostimulant regulations. Taylor says upcoming label changes through the California Department of Food and…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…formally recognize the U.S. food system as safe—something he said could unlock broad new opportunities for American agriculture, including California tree nuts, apples, wine, and more. Lindberg also highlighted efforts…
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
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Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
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Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
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From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
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Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
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AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
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