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California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…Express remains committed to safety, efficiency, and educating the public about the vital work that keeps food, goods, and families moving across the state. California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…food does not move. As Woods put it, the industry must stand united and demand practical solutions before more companies disappear. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sponsored Content…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…glimpse into the future of sustainable agriculture, right here in California and around the world. From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution Watch Founder & CEO…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…oversight could help preserve the remaining farms. The recent passing of Representative Doug LaMalfa, a champion for Point Reyes agriculture, adds further uncertainty. Quality Food Depends on Healthy Farms Sustainable…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…wear and tear on already costly equipment. Papagni underscored a critical point: everything in your home — from food to furniture — was delivered by truck. Freight is not optional….
National FFA Week Highlights the Future of Agriculture Leadership
…range from animal science and plant science to agricultural technology and agribusiness. The organization prepares students for more than 300 agriculture-related career pathways, including food science, engineering, communications, research, and…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
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Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…food humans consume. Worker bees live about 30 to 40 days, while queens can live several years. During bloom, bees work quickly and methodically, foraging from the closest flowers and…
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…surplus downriver to plantation societies in the lower Mississippi Valley. These southern markets demanded large quantities of food and feed to sustain expanding plantation economies. The ability to transport crops…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
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California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…California agriculture operates in one of the most complex regulatory environments in the world. Growers must balance sustainability, compliance, workforce stability, and profitability — all while competing in global markets….
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
As California growers prepare for bloom, timing and crop management decisions are coming into sharp focus. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Poli Francescatto, Valent BioSciences Global Technical Development Manager for…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…Idaho potato, a name now synonymous with American potato production. This contribution had a lasting impact on food production, helping shape one of the country’s most important staple crops and…























