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Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
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Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
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Bianco: Every California Community Is Unique
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Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
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AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
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David Tangipa: From Fresno State to California’s Capitol
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David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
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Jeff Bitter Warns: Wine Grape Growers Face Tough Road Ahead
Allied Grape Growers President Speaks Candidly on Wine Sales, Tariffs, and Industry Struggles At the 49th Annual Allied Grape Growers Luncheon in Fresno, California, Jeff Bitter, President of the Allied…
Prop 12 Sparks Pricing Concerns for Pork Producers and Consumers
…and Consumers Darren Hill, a seasoned sales manager at JD Food in Fresno, explains how the legislation—though likely well-intended—has caused market disruption. “The problem with Prop 12 is the enforcement…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…Interview: Jeff Bitter on the Wine Grape Crisis Nick sits down with Jeff Bitter, President of Allied Grape Growers, at the Fresno Allied luncheon. Bitter delivers a sobering update on…
Grape Industry Faces Wine Sales Challenges
At the 49th Annual Allied Grape Growers Luncheon in Fresno, key challenges facing the grape and wine industry were front and center. With U.S. wine sales off to a slow…
Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability
Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Calls for Balanced Water Solutions AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” recently sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau,…