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Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
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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
…investment out of the state, further harming economic stability. Culotti stressed the importance of supporting local mayors and community leaders who prioritize low crime, economic development, and healthy, productive communities….
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…From vineyard practices to packaging innovations, sustainability is deeply integrated across the industry. Automation and precision technology are also helping growers manage water, soil health, and labor challenges more effectively,…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…Brooke Rollins. Together, the discussion focused on restoring accurate, research-backed messaging about milk’s role in a healthy diet. Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy New Science Reinforces…
AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
…soil and water quality using NRCS tools like EQIP and CSP. Learn how partnerships with corporations, technical service providers, and urban communities are scaling regenerative practices to improve crop yields,…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…planting to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. The message was clear: healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy nation. The War Effort and Renewed Production When the U.S….
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…used in a variety of practical ways. Farmers relied on corn as fuel for heating, fertilizer for improving soil productivity, feed for cattle, and bedding for livestock. Every part of…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…the health benefits of prunes, a crop deeply rooted in California agriculture. The segment reinforces how science, branding, and storytelling continue to play a vital role in connecting consumers to…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…greenspace, and negative impacts on children’s health. She emphasized that California has the soil, climate, watershed, and workforce to remain an agricultural powerhouse if policies align with reality on the…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…economic health. A farmer in Fallbrook, real estate developer, interior designer, and Undercover Billionaire alum, Culotti has become one of the most outspoken voices on California’s rural and economic challenges….
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…modern farming equipment. Improve post-harvest soil health using humates to conserve water and nutrients. Protect crops with fungicides like Marivon to ensure resilience against frost and disease. Address labor shortages…
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
…choice. Hardy, reliable, and adaptable to new soil conditions, wheat helped establish what became known as the wheat frontier. This agricultural wave steadily pushed westward, eventually covering vast areas of…