A California pilot project is showing how surplus strawberries could find a new market instead of being left in the field or sent to processing. The U.S. Food Waste Project …
Young Farmer Dolce Calandra Carries Family Legacy Forward
“The Ag Meter”, Nick Papagni, recently visited Wildwood Packing and Cooling in Kingsburg, California, for a conversation with fourth-generation farmer Dolce Calandra about family, farming, fruit, water, labor and the …
USDA Develops NovaFly for More Precise New World Screwworm Control
Sterile insect techniques are once again being used to help control New World screwworm, but new USDA research could make the approach more precise. Research entomologist Alex Arp says USDA …
Young Farmer Dolce Calandra on Keeping a California Family Farm Going
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dolce Calandra of Wildwood Packing and Cooling joined the show from Kingsburg, California, for a conversation about what it takes to …
From Linseed Oil to ADM: The Unlikely Partnership That Built an Ag Giant
Archer and Daniels Begin a Linseed Business In 1902, two very different businessmen—George A. Archer and John W. Daniels—joined forces to establish a linseed crushing business that would eventually become …
California Cantaloupes Use Social Media to Reach Younger Consumers
California’s cantaloupe industry is taking a fresh approach to an old challenge: how do you get younger consumers excited about a familiar fruit? For Marilyn Freeman, president of Farmers Communication …
California Cantaloupes Turn to TikTok to Reach a New Generation
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Marilyn Freeman, president of Farmers Communication Exchange, joined the show to discuss how the California cantaloupe industry is changing the way it …
Stephen Babcock: The Test That Changed Dairy Farming
Milk production has long been an important part of American agriculture, but determining the quality and value of milk required better ways to measure its components. One scientist whose work …
Danny Bernstein: Ag Tech Could Help Save California Farms
California agriculture is at a crossroads. Water infrastructure, labor availability, rising production costs, regulations and international competition are making it increasingly difficult for growers to remain competitive. Danny Bernstein believes …
Parka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and Packout
As California citrus growers head into the fall and winter months, protecting fruit quality from changing weather conditions can play an important role in maximizing marketable yield. AgNet West’s Nick …
John Deere Makes $10 Million Investment in California Ag Tech
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Danny Bernstein, CEO and managing partner of Reservoir and Reservoir Farms, returned for Part 2 of his conversation about the future of …
John W. Tyson: From Missouri Farmer to Poultry Industry Pioneer
The Great Depression Creates an Opportunity The Great Depression brought severe economic hardship to rural American families, but for some entrepreneurs, difficult times also created opportunities. One such entrepreneur was …
Rancher’s First Initiative Targets Cattle Herd Rebuilding and Producer Stability
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA’s Rancher’s First initiative will provide additional tools for cattle producers as the industry works to rebuild the nation’s cow herd. The initiative …
UC ANR Opens Applications for Grower-Focused Ag Technology Program
Applications are now open for the University of California’s Agricultural Natural Resources Connect program, a grower-informed commercialization initiative operated by UC ANR Innovate. The program is designed to help agricultural …