Elaine Culotti

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

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…economic health. A farmer in Fallbrook, real estate developer, interior designer, and Undercover Billionaire alum, Culotti has become one of the most outspoken voices on California’s rural and economic challenges….

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California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour

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…modern farming equipment. Improve post-harvest soil health using humates to conserve water and nutrients. Protect crops with fungicides like Marivon to ensure resilience against frost and disease. Address labor shortages…

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Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio

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…continued pressure on hay pricing going into winter. Wine Market Shifts Alcohol consumption continues to decline, particularly among older drinkers and younger consumers who are increasingly health-focused or shifting toward…

John Deere

John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture

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…operational efficiency. The evolution of John Deere’s technology stack—from machine connectivity to agronomic data collection—enables growers to monitor tractor health, benchmark performance, and improve farm management through software advancements. Organic…

California

California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook

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…explained how growers are improving water use through advanced monitoring, satellite data, and soil-health strategies. He highlighted SGMA-driven land changes and stressed that California farming is not declining — it’s…

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Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas

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…face multiple barriers: Health consciousness Rising interest in organic lifestyles Competition from cannabis & ready-to-drink beverages Too many choices and little guidance High prices Intimidating wine environments “You walk into…

California

Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour

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…Advocacy, voter engagement, and unified industry action are critical to protecting California agriculture. Wine Industry Insights Younger generations are drinking less wine due to cost, health, lifestyle, and cannabis alternatives….

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AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines

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…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…

Colleen Cecil

Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues

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…region, with local producers playing a vital role in pollinating crops across the state. Bee Health and Pollination Concerns Last year’s bee shortages raised concerns statewide, but while Colleen doesn’t…

organic farming boom

Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland

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…most committed environmental stewards on the planet. “The best environmentalists are farmers,” he says. “We’re the ones walking the ground every day—concerned about erosion, soil health, and the environment because…

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Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California

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Thanksgiving Week Opens with Weather Shifts and Industry Updates The AgNet News Hour begins with hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer catching up on Thanksgiving plans, recent health challenges, and…

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Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming

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…(Make America Healthy Again) report She also notes discussions around Proposition 12, nutrition policy, new consumer-facing pork campaigns, and the impact of synthetic food dyes on children’s health. Rising Consumer…