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King’s River Packing Tackles Citrus Challenges
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Windmills and Their Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture
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Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…top priority. Our thanks to Jesse Silva, from King’s River Packing, for allowing us this time. Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
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Addressing Wolf-Livestock Conflicts: California’s Innovative Approach
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Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
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Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
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AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
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Concerns Voiced on Proposed Expansion of Futures Trading Hours
…futures markets to manage price risks associated with agricultural commodities. Futures trading plays a vital role in price discovery, allowing buyers and sellers to establish fair market values based on…
Event Dates Coming Up for Almonds, Organic Summit, Strawberries
…more than 600 strawberry growers, researchers, industry representative for this year strawberry center field day. Registration will be on May 27. Topics will include the latest in automation, technology, pest…
Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups
DepositPhotos image Reservoir Farms, an agricultural technology incubator based in California’s Salinas Valley, has opened applications for its inaugural cohort of 12 startups. The initiative is designed to foster innovation…
A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Agricultural Technology
…California and the AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems, was a showcase of cutting-edge agricultural technology, bringing together the brightest minds in robotics and AI. This internationally recognized event drew…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-09-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss the upcoming Mother’s Day weekend-highlighting the…






















