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California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
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Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci
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Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
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Walnuts on the Rise: How to Defend a Promising Crop
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Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
Florida citrus and specialty crops remain a central focus of growers, industry leaders, and policymakers, with challenges such as citrus greening, hurricanes, labor shortages, and fluctuating markets shaping the future….
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…crop management and long-term sustainability. The episode highlights both the immediate impacts in the field and the longer-term implications for California’s specialty crop growers. Dairy Industry Facing Market Pressures The…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…has a process of bringing new products to market that is second to none,” Nicol explains. His region spans the western United States, where different crops and climates demand tailored…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
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California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
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Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
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California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
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Stay Ahead of the Threat: Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
In this episode of The Growing Edge, Valent U.S.A.’s Todd Burkdoll breaks down one of the most pressing challenges facing pistachio growers today: Gill’s Mealybug infestation. As summer temperatures soar,…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…the pride and stewardship that comes with caring for animals and the land. The show then shifts north to Madera, where Nelson discusses Midland Tractor’s 40-year history serving California growers….