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Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
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How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
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California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
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Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
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Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
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Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…to freshwater, varied soils, and climate conditions that support a wide range of crops and livestock operations. America’s Leading Producer of Tart Cherries Michigan holds the number one ranking in…
John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
…change in agriculture. In the first half of the 19th century, Europe was experiencing a rise in scientific agriculture, emphasizing experimentation, research, and improved farming practices. These developments captured Holmes’s…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
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