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Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
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Colorado Agriculture: Mining, Railroads, and Early Farms
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Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
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Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
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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
…backup generators and irrigation engines to innovative tools like steam-based soil treatments that can reduce reliance on fumigants, plus flame weeding systems that may help organic growers control weeds efficiently….
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
The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour covers a wide range of critical issues impacting California agriculture, public health, and state leadership, blending candid conversation with sharp political and…
Ohio’s Early Agriculture: Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco
…Ohio’s soil and climate and could be stored to last through colder months. Ohio Emerges as a National Agricultural Leader By the mid-19th century, Ohio had firmly established itself as…
Marketing, Wine & Ag: Lex Nicoleta on AgNet News Hour
…video content, and social media to reach new audiences. She emphasizes that today’s consumers, especially younger generations, are health-conscious and digitally connected, creating opportunities for innovative marketing strategies. Lex Nicoleta…
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
…farming projects focused on soil health, cover crops, and sustainable pest management. For Zhuang, raisins remain the heart of Fresno County agriculture. The challenge—and opportunity—lies in blending tradition with innovation…