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Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
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Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
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California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
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Role of Shorthorn Cattle in American Agricultural History
…Work Capability: Shorthorns were strong and dependable animals capable of pulling carts and plows, essential for farm labor before mechanization. Beef Supply: When the winter months approached, these cattle also…
Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
…raised here in Bakersfield, California. And we all eat food and we all wear clothes, so at the end of the day, we’re all part of agriculture,” she said. Leading…
Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Chickens in American Agriculture
…supply of meat and eggs for family consumption, as well as a valuable commodity for trade. Their versatility and practicality made them a vital component of early American farm life….
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…supply chain disruptions continue to ripple through U.S. agriculture. Analysts note that producers need to keep a close eye on export opportunities while managing risk in a volatile global economy….
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…land like no other.” Feeding the World As global populations grow and food demand increases, Nicol underscores the reality: there is not an infinite food supply. While affluent shoppers in…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…automation and eliminated jobs. Isom stressed the importance of bringing policymakers to farms, gins, and packing houses to see the impacts of their decisions. Global Food Security and California’s Role…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…the Central Valley and the Southwest. He criticized state restrictions and the push to convert prime farmland into solar fields, warning that such policies undermine food security and waste some…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
Custom Produce in Parlier, California, has grown from a door-to-door startup into one of the most respected names in the produce supply chain, and founder Ted Torosian says the company’s…


















