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Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
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John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
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Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
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World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
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When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
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How Minneapolis Mills Produced Nearly All of the Nation’s Flour
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Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
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How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America
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California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
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