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Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution
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Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
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My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
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Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…the origins of American farming and challenges long-held assumptions about the continent’s history. Fire as a Farming Tool: Controlled Burns One of the most impactful practices Native Americans used was…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
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Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
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Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…to discuss challenges facing American agriculture, from soil health to global food security. Its longevity makes it not only the first agricultural society in America but also one of the…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Richard Matoian, former president of American Pistachio Growers and now co-operator of…
California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…a map of wineries, events, and resources to help consumers learn and connect. Looking Ahead While the industry faces headwinds with shifting consumer trends, international competition, and market challenges, Berge…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Melissa Oberti, a third-generation Central Valley farmer from Madera, to share her family’s story and the challenges facing small…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer broke down some of the most pressing challenges farmers are up against, from stalled water infrastructure to the growing debate over solar development…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
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Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act
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