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Colorado River: Lifeline of the American West
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Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
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California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
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…an update on the screw worm case detected in Mexico, just 70 miles from the U.S. border. USDA officials are treating it as a top national security issue, with a…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
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Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
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E.T. York: Advancing American Agriculture Through Education and Leadership
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Henry Groseclose and the Founding of FFA: A Legacy in Agricultural Education
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Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
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Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
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California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
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Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
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Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
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