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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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California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
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Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
…How do California farmers survive under this many regulations? Douglas credited that survival to the toughness of the people who farm here. “California farmers adapt, they get creative, and they…
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
The AgNet News Hour brings listeners inside the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, highlighting the latest in farm policy, California agriculture, and industry trends. Hosts Nick…
Bonanza Farms: How Railroads Transformed Wheat Production in America
…to massive wheat operations known as bonanza farms, particularly in the fertile Red River Valley. What Were Bonanza Farms? Bonanza farms were enormous wheat-growing enterprises, unlike the small family farms…
Inside the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
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Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
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Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…highlighting bridge payments, specialty crop assistance, and expanded base acres as important safety nets, Rollins stressed that her ultimate goal is not to make farmers dependent on government checks. “Farmers…
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
…the county and understands the unique needs of both rural and urban voters. Agriculture, Water, and Common Sense Policy Agriculture remains central to Mims’ platform. She notes that Fresno County’s…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
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AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
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AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…high-speed rail projects affecting farmland, and increasing wildlife pressures, including wolves and predators. Throughout the episode, AgNet West reinforces its commitment to advocating for farmers, providing clear context on policy…