California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

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Opening Reflections and California Concerns The AgNet News Hour began with hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sharing lighthearted Friday greetings before shifting to California’s serious agricultural challenges. Papagni noted…

forest management

The Roots of U.S. Forest Management

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…protecting and managing the nation’s forests. By the mid-19th century, concerns about forest conditions and sustainability began to take shape in national policy. The Roots of U.S. Forest Management Establishing…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

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…by misunderstanding agricultural realities and placing additional burdens on producers. Water, Energy, and Political Missteps Water policy remains California’s defining agricultural challenge. Papagni criticized priorities like solar panel expansion while…

California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation

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…programs through CDFA and NRCS to maintain stability and remain viable in a high-cost environment. California Agriculture: A National Treasure Overall, Cameron praised California agriculture as a national treasure, capable…

Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers

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…describing it as a demand for compliance rather than genuine collaboration. He stressed that the Central Valley, home to a substantial portion of California’s agricultural output, is often dismissed and…

California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations

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…harmful bills from advancing. Urban legislators often lack understanding of farming realities, making direct education and personal engagement essential for protecting agricultural interests. Water Scarcity and Labor Costs Water management…

Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture

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…on advocacy, member services, and community education. “Our role is to keep farming, ranching, and dairying in front of decision makers in Sacramento and locally,” Genasci explained. Stanislaus County Farm…

Ted Torosian

Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story

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…and consolidation services for produce. Custom packaging and labeling for clients, including their own well-known “Fat Boy” label. Year-round produce availability, with peak operations in the summer. Food service partnerships,…

Florida FFA

Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders At the recent Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida, three outstanding members of the Florida FFA Association—Lyla Bent, Hope Storter, and Isabelle Jenkins—shared…

California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback

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California’s agricultural and transportation sectors are once again in the spotlight as state and federal policies clash, pests resurface, and long-delayed water projects inch forward. On today’s AgNet News Hour,…