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Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
Today’s AgNet News Hour takes a closer look at the latest issues shaping agriculture across California and the broader farm belt. From labor challenges to market dynamics, farmers and ranchers continue to…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…solutions. Whether it’s North Dakota, the Pacific Northwest, California, or Arizona, Syngenta delivers targeted products to meet local challenges. California: Innovation Under Pressure California agriculture faces unique challenges as the…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
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California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…and Brazil, helping American growers expand international sales. Reciprocal trade agreements have leveled the playing field for U.S. pistachios, boosting confidence for California farmers competing on the world stage. Challenges…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…CVC’s student body was 80% farming families, that number has dwindled due to the growing challenges facing California agriculture. Even so, local dairymen remain key supporters of the school. Farming…


















