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Anna Baldwin and the First Milking Machine
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Colorado’s Agricultural Turning Point
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California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
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Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
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From Wagons to Pickups: The Evolution of Farm Transportation
…of American agriculture, two-wheel carts were sufficient for settlers managing small plots of land. These simple carts allowed farmers to carry essential supplies and harvests with minimal effort. The Rise…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…with California agricultural organizations, is known for his direct, economics-driven approach to agriculture. While he remains optimistic about farming’s future, his assessment of California agriculture was candid and sobering. California’s…
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
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How Soybeans Became America’s Leading Crop
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Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
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California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
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Joseph Dart and the Invention That Revolutionized Grain Shipping
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