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…Hour provides listeners with a comprehensive update on California agriculture and the issues shaping the future of the industry. Whether it’s environmental policies, the wine sector, or trade relations, the…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
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