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Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
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AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…episode covered everything from winter health habits to major ag policy issues, commodity challenges, and new breakthroughs shaping U.S. farming. Seasonal Trends, Food Costs & Community Life Nick and Lorrie…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…Cecil Why Agricultural Education Matters Colleen emphasized just how essential youth agricultural education is—especially in California, the nation’s largest agricultural state and a major global food supplier. Children in the…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…on global almond production (expected to climb nearly 10%), and the strong performance of California’s tree nut industries following a near-perfect growing season. Cecil previews Grower Day on December 3…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
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California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…of California-grown produce for consumers, even during holiday seasons. Tyson Foods Cattle Packing Closure and Industry Impact A major story covered was the closure of Tyson Foods’ cattle packing plant…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…abundance”—farmers, energy producers, and working people who generate the food, power, and materials society depends on. And Duarte is clear: the champions of abundance are about to kick butt in…
How Iowa State University Began: A Farming Legacy
…Powerhouse The modest Model Farm of 1856 laid the foundation for what would become one of America’s leading land-grant universities: Iowa State University. Today, the university stands as a global…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…to grow food.” But he’s quick to add that the work isn’t easy. The Increasing Challenge of Farming in California Farming has always been tough, but Jacobs says California presents…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…interest in organic, healthy, environmentally responsible food — a trend Jacobs sees accelerating, particularly among younger families. USDA Citrus Purchase & Broader Industry Pressures The hosts also highlight the USDA’s…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…Awareness and the Push for Better Food Quality The show ends with a discussion about food dyes and the slow pace of regulatory change. A parent from California shared how…
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
…expansion, including: The Homestead Act encouraging land settlement The spread of railroad infrastructure Immigration and population growth Increased demand for food and fiber These developments fueled both opportunity and rapid…

















