California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback

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…by many farmers: “It’s good to see progress, but California needs common-sense leadership to turn voter-approved projects into real water on the ground.” Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……

Midland Tractor

Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service

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…25 years, particularly in the tree nut industry. For two decades, almonds and pistachios saw remarkable growth, but recent years have brought new challenges. Water scarcity, labor struggles, and fluctuating…

California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy

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…the AgNet News Hour, Genasci shared how his background as a fourth-generation dairyman gives him perspective when representing farmers on the front lines of political and regulatory battles. “I know…

Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation

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…be investing in automation,” Giles said, noting that mechanical blueberry harvesting is gaining traction while strawberries remain more difficult to automate. The Specialty Crop Grower magazine continues to highlight these…

California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson

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…John Deere showroom in Madera. The episode features two in-depth interviews—first with dairy farmer Case Anker, then with Stan Nelson of Midland Tractor—offering a ground-level view of farming challenges and…

California FFA

California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future

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…breaking stereotypes, expanding opportunities, and embracing innovation. Building FFA From the Ground Up California FFA engages students as early as middle school through local chapters and outreach programs. State officers…

Madera

Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell

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…groundwater picture is especially complicated, with 12 Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) managing three sub-basins. This fractured structure leads to poor communication and a lack of public understanding about the crisis’s…

Minturn

Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry

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…Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry As a representative on the Almond Board of California, Rigg is closely connected to industry policy, marketing strategies, and grower concerns. His company…