California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy

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California Farmers Under Pressure: California agriculture continues to face mounting challenges, and Andrew Genasci, Executive Director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, says advocacy is more important than ever. Speaking on …

Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation

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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. …

Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton

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Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton, executive director of the Kern County Farm Bureau, is taking on the dual challenge of advocating for California farmers while educating the broader community …

Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights

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Today’s AgNet News Hour takes a closer look at the latest issues shaping agriculture across California and the broader farm belt. From labor challenges to market dynamics, farmers and ranchers continue to …

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Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley

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Carrying the Family Legacy In Tulare County, where agriculture and community are woven together, Joseph Bakker stands as the third generation in a long line of dairy farmers. His family …

California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol

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Today’s AgNet News Hour featured a candid and wide-ranging conversation with Dale Nicol, Syngenta’s West Coast grower relations manager, whose decades of experience give him a unique perspective on both …

Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture

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In a powerful conversation on the AgNet News Hour, Fallbrook grower and entrepreneur Elaine Collotti—known as The Lipstick Farmer—delivered a frank assessment of California’s agricultural and political climate. Collotti, who …

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Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry

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Minturn Nut Company’s Role in California Agriculture Darren Rigg, a leader at Minturn Nut Company in Le Grand, California, shared insights on the current almond market, crop quality, and the …