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Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
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…valuable in soils with low organic matter, high salinity, or water retention issues. Looking ahead, Taylor believes some land will need to transition out of production, while other marginal soils…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
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Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
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Minnesota’s Wheat Breakthrough
…Nebraska and Kansas failed in the northern climate. The region’s colder temperatures, shorter growing season, and unique soil conditions required experimentation and adaptability from farmers striving to establish sustainable crops….
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…in helping farmers manage labor, water, and soil challenges, while stressing the importance of making new technology practical and accessible. Events like the World Ag Expo are highlighted as key…
Ohio’s Early Agriculture: Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco
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AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…propane’s growing role in agriculture, including cost-saving opportunities, backup power generation, irrigation engines, and emerging technologies such as steam soil treatment and flame weeding. With increasing strain on the electric…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
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Colonial Farming and Soil Stewardship: Lessons from Early America
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California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture
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California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
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Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…to maintaining bone density, muscle strength, and cognitive health as people age, milk remains a valuable dietary staple well into adulthood. California Dairy: Leading the Nation DeLisio emphasized that California’s…