Ted Torosian

Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story

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…Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November…

Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci

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…but education—both for youth and consumers—is increasingly important. From Ag in the Classroom programs to scholarships for students pursuing agricultural careers, Stanislaus County is investing in the next generation of ag leaders….

Midland Tractor

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

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…that invests heavily in research and development and is always looking to stay on the cutting edge.” Technology, Labor, and Efficiency As California agriculture faces mounting challenges, efficiency has become…

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

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…line. California farmers produce the safest, healthiest food in the world, but we’re competing against imports from countries that don’t face the same restrictions.” Water, Land, and Labor Genasci highlighted…

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

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…center in the discussion. Growers are looking to drones, mechanical harvesters, and new precision technologies to offset rising labor costs. “Part of this whole labor discussion is we need to…

Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights

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Today’s AgNet News Hour takes a closer look at the latest issues shaping agriculture across California and the broader farm belt. From labor challenges to market dynamics, farmers and ranchers continue to…

Roger Isom

Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025

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…wage mandates make manual labor unsustainable. Immigration Reform and Farm Labor Labor remains one of the most pressing issues in California agriculture. Isom expressed optimism that bipartisan immigration legislation may…

dairy

Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley

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…Brody, and Blaze—who carry that same competitive spirit. Max, now 20, was a standout quarterback and “PAG Meter” All-Star (‘PAG Meter all star’ is an award given to high school…

Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture

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In a powerful conversation on the AgNet News Hour, Fallbrook grower and entrepreneur Elaine Collotti—known as The Lipstick Farmer—delivered a frank assessment of California’s agricultural and political climate. Collotti, who…