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Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
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Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…to import refined gasoline instead of processing California crude, Ring warned that fuel prices are likely to remain high, and regions like Kern County could suffer economically. He emphasized that…
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Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…from on-farm production to processing and distribution. Potato Chip Processing Capital Potatoes are another standout crop for Michigan farmers. The state is the nation’s leading producer of potatoes used specifically…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
…president of the California Cattlemen’s Association, shares firsthand insights from the frontlines of the industry, illustrating the unique challenges—and opportunities—facing ranchers in 2026. From Holstein-Angus crossbreeding that strengthens meat quality…
Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry
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Ohio: America’s First Agricultural Capital
…1810, Ohio had already begun to establish itself as a leader not just in production, but in agricultural processing. Dayton became home to a tobacco processing plant, reflecting the state’s…
Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story
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Corn Shelling Bees: How Community and Early Technology Shaped American Agriculture
…and livestock feed. From early settlement through the 19th century, corn production shaped farm economies and rural livelihoods across the country. However, while growing corn was essential, processing it—particularly removing…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…processing Managing direct-to-retail sales Without this structure, staying competitive becomes difficult. Foglio highlights Sun-Maid and National Raisin as examples of operations thriving through innovation and strong marketing. Almonds and pistachios…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
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California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
California agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges, from water scarcity to rising production costs. Yet innovators like Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farms and Processing are finding ways to adapt and thrive….
“Marco Polo” BBQ Turkey
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