…the Appalachian Mountains, linking Ohio and the growing western frontier with the Eastern seaboard. Overcoming Natural Barriers Prior to the National Road, settlers who crossed the Appalachians often had little…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
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AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
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Lex Nicoleta: Coastal Grandmother, Farming, Food & Influence
…reality has given her deep respect for growers, whom she described as the backbone of the country. How Coastal Grandmother Began The Coastal Grandmother brand emerged organically. Lex joked that…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…especially for California growers facing some of the strictest regulations in the world without corresponding price support. The conversation also addresses concerns over imported produce undercutting U.S. farmers, including calls…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…with growers on research-based solutions. One of the biggest changes he sees ahead is in raisin production systems. Rising labor costs and shortages are accelerating interest in mechanization, especially through…
California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
California agriculture continues to evolve as growers adapt to water shortages, rising labor costs, and global competition. On the latest AgNet News Hour, Fresno County Viticulture Advisor George Zhuang shared…
California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
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AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…recharge, and advanced snowpack measurement technology—developed in partnership with NASA—have helped protect growers from the worst impacts of SGMA and water shortages. He stresses that every watershed is different and…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…noting that wine is an integral part of California’s agricultural identity. The segment also touches on the hard work of grape growers and wine producers who dedicate their lives to…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…in early November, and winemakers are now anticipating wines that are balanced, fresh, and expressive of place. According to Jordan, this type of season is exactly what growers and winemakers…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…noting that wine is an integral part of California’s agricultural identity. The segment also touches on the hard work of grape growers and wine producers who dedicate their lives to…
The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History
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AI, Robotics, and Innovation in California Agriculture – AgNet News Hour Christmas Special
…Sharpshooter system delivers fertilizers, herbicides, and pollen with millimeter-level precision, helping growers cut labor costs by up to 85% while increasing yields. Shannon Douglass, President of the California Farm Bureau,…