Agriculture

Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat

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…rising costs, and state-level policies that put ideology ahead of food security. In her opening remarks, Rollins said she was grateful to be in California for her first visit since…

Margaret Mims

From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future

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…cotton operations, Mims stresses that policymakers must understand how food actually gets from the field to the grocery store. Immigration, Labor, and Accountability Labor shortages and immigration reform were also…

California

Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor

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…“So many of the decisions that affect farming — land use, water, infrastructure, public safety — are made at the county level,” she said. “If you want to protect agriculture,…

California

AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads

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…in California. A major focus of the episode is the national “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative, which aims to combat rising obesity by encouraging whole foods, reducing ultra-processed foods,…

California

AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture

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…education, youth involvement through FFA, and support of local nonprofits through food vendors underscores its importance beyond just equipment sales. Farmers and non-farmers alike are encouraged to attend and experience…

George Zhuang

George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes

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…exposure led him to study wine and food chemistry as an undergraduate, followed by a master’s degree at Michigan State University. In 2013, he moved to California, first working with…

Food Dyes

Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story

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…focused on meat and vegetables. The real challenge wasn’t meals—it was snacks, candy, and convenience foods, where artificial colors are most common. School lunches were packed from home, though food

California

Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026

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food ahead of time, managing treats at school and social events, and using resources like the Feingold Association to identify safer food options. She also pointed out that Europe has…

New Mexico

New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture

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…cattle, New Mexico may surprise many with the breadth and impact of its agriculture. Its farms and ranches not only provide vital food resources but also represent the dedication and…

irrigation

California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District

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…management, aiming to balance flows, habitat needs, flood control, and irrigation reliability. Agriculture, Weimer emphasizes, remains the backbone of Central Valley communities and a critical component of food security. Technology…

California

AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture

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…and whole foods, alongside concerns about obesity, reduced physical activity, and the long-term impacts of weight-loss medications on food consumption. The episode reinforces a core message: water means food, food