California

FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders

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…programs that sustain California’s agricultural leadership. As Otto explains, investing in FFA ensures students are prepared for careers in production agriculture, agribusiness, technology, finance, and beyond, keeping California agriculture strong…

corn shelling bees

Corn Shelling Bees: How Community and Early Technology Shaped American Agriculture

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…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…

California

AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026

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…programs, giving children access to nutritious milk and locally grown foods. We also celebrate National Milk Day on January 11th, showcasing milk’s history, pasteurization, and its vital role in healthy…

California

AI, Robotics, and Innovation in California Agriculture – AgNet News Hour Christmas Special

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…expertise, including plant growth regulators, fungicides, and techniques to improve almond, citrus, and grape production. From automation and robotics to innovative crop management and sustainable practices, this Christmas special highlights…

California

AgNet News Hour: Farming, Freight & Market Reality

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…conversation on the real challenges facing agriculture today. Foglio breaks down weak hay and alfalfa markets, low milk prices, lost export demand, and the tough financial decisions farmers must make…

California

AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer

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…feel with regulatory hurdles, inadequate mitigation tools, and the ongoing challenge of balancing wildlife conservation with the realities of food production and rural livelihoods. From there, the conversation widens to…

Elaine Culotti

Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point

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…is being deliberately pushed out of production to make way for industrial development. One major concern is the rapid expansion of data centers, which consume enormous amounts of water and…

Todd Burkdoll

Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Citrus, Economy, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Special Reports, Water

…where foliage is heavier and less where it is sparse. This technology has already become standard in European greenhouse production, driven by cost control and efficiency. However, Burkdoll cautioned that…

California

AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almonds, Citrus, Economy, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Pistachios, Podcasts, Special Reports, Walnuts, Water

…nut crop production, and emerging global demand trends for pistachios and walnuts. A highlight of the episode is the interview with Todd Bergdoll of Valent USA, who shares his expertise…

westward

The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming

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…where environmental conditions favored dairying. The transition from grain-heavy farming to dairy production helped establish these states as major dairy centers—a status they continue to hold today. The movement from…