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Anna Baldwin and the First Milking Machine
…time when dairy farming depended almost entirely on manual labor, Baldwin’s invention introduced the idea that technology could ease one of agriculture’s most labor-intensive tasks. Her milking machine was a…
Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
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California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
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California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…growers made a voluntary commitment six years ago not to use 1-MCP because of its negative impact on fruit quality—placing them at a disadvantage against imported pears that can sit…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
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Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…with California agricultural organizations, is known for his direct, economics-driven approach to agriculture. While he remains optimistic about farming’s future, his assessment of California agriculture was candid and sobering. California’s…
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
…growers, including winter orchard floor management and staying ahead of disease threats like Red Leaf Blotch with early fungicide timing. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com…
Joseph Dart and the Invention That Revolutionized Grain Shipping
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California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
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Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
…it’s time to bring back common sense. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms…
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
…hear expert insights, convention highlights, and on-the-ground reporting that every farmer, rancher, and agriculture enthusiast will value. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on…
Inside the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
…wasn’t just another agriculture conference—it was a powerful reminder of how farmers, ranchers, and policymakers come together to shape the future of U.S. agriculture. During the event, Ag Meter sat…
Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
The January 14 edition of the AgNet News Hour brought a packed lineup for California farmers—covering everything from federal attention on state ag issues to real-world energy solutions growers can…