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Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
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Del Monte Foods Chapter 11 Signals Shift in Food Industry
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California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
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Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to Another
…opportunity to positively influence long-term productivity, health, and profitability. Drawing on decades of research and experience, Dr. Earleywine emphasizes the importance of making proactive, science-based nutritional decisions from the very…
Ag Economy Barometer Dips in June, Signals Mixed Outlook
…Sentiment Softens The Farm Financial Performance Index, which tracks producers’ evaluations of their financial health compared to the previous year, slipped five points to 104. This suggests tightening profitability and…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
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Wine Grape Growers Back Pierce’s Disease Program
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Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration
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Walnut Industry Repositions for Growth, Eyes Younger Market
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AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
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George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture
…sweet potatoes. His innovations not only boosted demand but also encouraged crop diversification across the South. Even more importantly, Carver promoted crop rotation and natural fertilization, helping restore soil health…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
…in the baking aisle, walnuts are now being repositioned as a superfood. “We’re targeting younger generations,” said Norene. “They’re more health-conscious, and walnuts are the right commodity at the right…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
AgNet News Hour: Solar vs. Soil—California’s Farmland Crossroads In today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill dig into one of the most controversial and…