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Jon Kinzenbaw: A Modern Pioneer in Agricultural Innovation
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From Southeast Asia to U.S. Groves: The Journey of Citrus
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World Ag Expo 2026: Inside the Success with Megan Lausten
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Sweet Beginnings: How Candy Grew from American Agriculture
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Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
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California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
…across the industry, government, and agricultural organizations to ensure a strong future for farming in the state. Listen to the full interview below or on your favorite podcast app. Listen…
America’s Historic Barns: Icons of Agricultural Innovation
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Tulare County Farm Bureau Leader Reflects on Career, Agriculture Advocacy, and Industry Future
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From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
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Livestock Legacy to Corn Innovation: The Story of Eugene Funk
The Roots of Agricultural Excellence Mark Oppold, in his American Agriculture History Minute, highlights the remarkable journey of Eugene Funk—a figure whose contributions helped shape modern corn production in the…
California Farming at a Crossroads: Shannon Douglass on Policy, Pressure, and the Path Forward
…how meaningful it was to see 30 agricultural groups unite, highlighting the Central Valley’s importance and reinforcing agriculture’s critical role in California’s economy. More importantly, she noted a shift: Candidates…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
…significant portion of California’s population and agricultural output, it remains underrepresented in Sacramento. He called for more leaders who are “Valley-born and Valley-bred” to bring firsthand agricultural knowledge into policymaking….