…to agriculture and growing urban populations across the state. Together, these systems helped transform California into one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. Today, more than seven…
Marietta and the Birth of America’s Northwest Frontier
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Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
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A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
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Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
…in the world—he works with producers and industry leaders across the country to address some of the biggest challenges facing modern agriculture. During the conversation, Medeiros explained that while the…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights how German-Americans, Scottish settlers, and Irish immigrants each contributed uniquely to the agricultural foundation of the United States. German-American Agricultural Traditions German-Americans brought…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…improve soil fertility. What may seem obvious today was once a breakthrough in agricultural thinking. Early Fertilizers: Manure and Wood Ash In early American agriculture, manure became a primary soil…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
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Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
The March 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most candid conversations yet about the mounting pressures facing California agriculture. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
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More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
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John Deere Showcases New 25-HP Compact Tractor at World Ag Expo
At this year’s World Ag Expo, John Deere highlighted new equipment designed to make life easier for California farmers—especially those managing smaller properties or needing versatile support equipment. Mark Davey,…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
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From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
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