…supply of meat and eggs for family consumption, as well as a valuable commodity for trade. Their versatility and practicality made them a vital component of early American farm life….
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
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Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
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California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
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California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
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Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
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Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
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How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
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Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
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California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…international trade dynamics and tariffs have created significant uncertainty. While exports remain vital—70 to 90% of Minturn’s business is overseas—demand from countries like China has sharply declined since 2017. However,…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…canal system ensures precise water delivery, and their seasonal planning is so dialed in that harvest schedules are often accurate to the day. However, Robert warns of looming challenges: rising…
Heritage Roots of American Farming Communities
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Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
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Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
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