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California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
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Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
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California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…production. Following the announcement, Papagni spoke with Duarte about his vision for California’s water future. Duarte emphasized what he calls a return to “water abundance”—ensuring that farms, cities, and households…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
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AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
…event that takes students on a virtual journey through the farm-to-school process. The program will highlight produce operations, beef production, and school food service programs to show how food travels…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
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Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
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A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…the story behind Pappy’s success is about far more than spices and sauces—it’s about perseverance, family, and navigating the increasingly complex world of food production and small business in California….
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…transportation innovation, allowed farmers to scale production and reach broader markets than ever before. The cycle of buying land, improving it, and moving westward fueled both individual prosperity and national…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…cattle production into a diversified farming operation. Today, Michael represents the sixth generation of his family to run the farm, which now grows a wide range of crops in the…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…often built their livelihoods around a combination of farming and livestock herding. Rather than focusing primarily on intensive crop production, these groups placed greater emphasis on raising hogs and cattle….
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…and repetition. Fields where livestock had been penned or grazed often produced stronger crops. Soil enriched by organic waste yielded better harvests. Over time, farmers began intentionally applying manure to…
Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
…on imported oil while limiting domestic production. He argued that producing more energy within the state would lower costs, protect jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The same regulatory…