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Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story
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Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
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AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
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California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture
…over citizens and small farmers. She proposed incentivizing farming and supporting small agricultural operations with reduced taxes and infrastructure assistance to ensure the state’s long-term sustainability. The conversation also addressed…
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
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Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
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AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
Join the AgNet News Hour for expert insights into the latest in U.S. agriculture. In this episode, we cover USDA’s Farmer-First Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program, which rewards farmers for improving…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
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California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
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Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
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AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
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