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Tulare County Farm Bureau Leader Reflects on Career, Agriculture Advocacy, and Industry Future
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From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
…highlights something deeper: Tulare County’s role as a global food producer. America’s Dairy Powerhouse Tulare County isn’t just big—it’s essential. As the largest dairy-producing county in the United States, it…
Livestock Legacy to Corn Innovation: The Story of Eugene Funk
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California Farming at a Crossroads: Shannon Douglass on Policy, Pressure, and the Path Forward
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California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
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Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
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Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
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California Governor Debate Highlights Sharp Divide on Energy, Water, and Farm Regulations
The AgNet News Hour continued its coverage of the California governor’s race, breaking down key moments from last week’s Fresno State debate where candidates laid out sharply different visions for…
California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate
…and regulatory challenges facing the state. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobson and California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass both emphasized the importance of agriculture being front and center…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…Challenges Perhaps the most urgent issue discussed was the growing predator problem—especially wolves. For ranchers in regions like Sierra Valley and Siskiyou County, wolves are no longer theoretical—they’re a daily…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…automation isn’t about replacing workers—it’s about creating safer, more efficient jobs. F3 Innovate is taking that a step further with the upcoming launch of an AI Supercomputing Center in Fresno….
Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming
…Daniel Boone. Boone worked primarily in what is now Jefferson County, located in northeast Kansas. His role was to assist settlers and encourage the development of agriculture in the region….
Ag Innovation and the Future of Farming; F3 Innovate Highlights Technology and Workforce Development
…the most exciting developments discussed was the launch of an AI Supercomputing Center in Fresno, designed to bring advanced computing power directly into the heart of California agriculture. This initiative…























