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Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
…targets in California’s aggressive environmental agenda, and that rural communities are being treated as expendable. However, he expressed cautious optimism thanks to recent engagement from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke…
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Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…was simple—if the state can do this to Potter Valley, it can do it to anyone. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
California Agriculture Takes Center Stage at the American Farm Bureau Convention Shannon Douglas with “the Ag Meter” at the AFBF Convention California agriculture took the national spotlight at the American…
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…
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
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Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…skepticism driven by shifting dietary trends and misinformation. Nick shared his lifelong habit of drinking milk daily and emphasized growing support for dairy from the current administration, including Agriculture Secretary…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
…Monroe and Livingston quickly agreed to the deal—despite the fact that their original instructions were limited to purchasing New Orleans alone. Political Opposition and Constitutional Debate The agreement faced strong…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…Political and Legislative Understanding Bryan Little underscores a recurring issue in California politics: a lack of firsthand agricultural experience among lawmakers. While the state relies heavily on agriculture for its…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…leader in California agriculture. Recognizing Secretary Karen Ross Johnson expressed deep gratitude for California Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross, praising her dedication, presence, and advocacy throughout the FIRA…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…of productivity, fairness, and opportunity. “I do believe this state can be golden again,” he added. A Message to California’s Agricultural Community Before signing off, Wagner thanked the Ag Meter…