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Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
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AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
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The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
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SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…the year for SEMIOS. From a sales and operational standpoint, the company is operating at full speed, much like the rest of the agricultural industry. Industry conferences play a major…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…to market strategy and regional challenges, the conversation delivered valuable, practical guidance for citrus growers navigating today’s evolving agricultural landscape. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…these pioneers found their permanent homes much earlier—within the fertile, resource-rich lands of what is now Ohio. A Thriving Indigenous Agricultural System Long before European settlers established roots in the…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…For recent graduates, the California dream is slipping away. Foglio’s advice: Renting is OK — it buys flexibility. Management-level talent is in short supply; ambitious young workers can fill this…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
The agricultural industry faces unprecedented challenges, from shifting commodity markets to labor shortages and automation. In a recent AgNet News Hour interview, Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities shared timely insights…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
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Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
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The Louisiana Purchase: How $15 Million Reshaped American Agriculture
…States. This acquisition helped establish the Midwest as the nation’s agricultural heartland and shaped American food production for generations. A Lasting Legacy The Louisiana Purchase is more than a historic…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
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Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…mapping and data-driven intelligence are helping growers and organizations navigate these changes with precision. Understanding Land IQ Based in Sacramento, Land IQ employs around 50 agricultural and spatial scientists. The…