The AgNet News Hour focused heavily on California’s upcoming governor race and growing concerns throughout agriculture over regulation, food security, land pressure, and the future of family farming in the…
Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces Growing Crisis
…environmental legal groups of using “lawfare” to remove farmers from valuable coastal land. She alleged that litigation tied to environmental claims was strategically used to pressure landowners who refused to…
California Farmers Push Back as NGOs Target Agricultural Land and Food Security Concerns Grow
The AgNet News Hour focused on growing tensions between agriculture and environmental activist groups as California farmers continue battling lawsuits, land pressure, and mounting concerns over the future of food…
California Politics, Early Harvests, and Water Concerns Continue Dominating Agriculture Conversation
The AgNet News Hour focused on California’s intensifying political landscape, shifting crop conditions, and growing concerns over regulations and water as agriculture heads deeper into the 2026 growing season. The…
Regenerative Roots: Farming for the Next 100 Years
…orchard systems and restoring Chinook salmon habitat to investing in farmworker well-being and the next generation of farmers, McNamara shares how regenerative agriculture can support both the land and the…
Historic Iowa Farmland Auction Draws Crowds and Millions
…their operations when rare opportunities arise. Why This Sale Matters Farmland auctions like this one highlight several key trends in modern agriculture: Scarcity of Quality Land: Prime farmland rarely becomes…
David Tangipa Says California Is at a Crossroads for Farmers, Water, Taxes and the Future of the State
…improve groundwater recharge and combat land subsidence. He also argued California needs to rethink reservoirs and dams as long-term water storage systems comparable to “melted glaciers” in an era of…
Location, Land, and Legacy: Farmland Values Still Tell the Story
…farmland, location is everything. Location, Land, and Legacy: Farmland Values Still Tell the Story Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Potter Valley Water Battle: Farmers Fight to Save Lifeline
…marginalized. Regulations, political priorities, and lack of representation are driving many off the land. She also pointed to broader concerns under Governor Gavin Newsom, suggesting rural voices are being drowned…
Jefferson’s Vision: Agriculture and the American Frontier
…This included evaluating land suitable for crop production, as well as areas rich in natural resources. He wanted detailed observations on regions that could support farming, along with land already…
From Barren to Breadbasket: Lewis & Clark’s Agricultural Reality
…turned much of the once “barren” land into highly productive farmland. States like Montana and Idaho now contribute significantly to U.S. agriculture, producing wheat, barley, potatoes, and a variety of…
Lewis and Clark: Discovering Agriculture in the American Frontier
…a passage to the Pacific, their journey revealed much more than new land. It also uncovered sophisticated agricultural systems already thriving across the American frontier. Observations Along the Missouri River…
USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers
…mechanics, and business operators navigating a complex, ever-changing landscape. What FPAC Means for Farmers Under Fordyce’s leadership, FPAC connects producers directly to critical USDA resources through three key agencies: Farm…
The California Trail: A Pathway to Agricultural Expansion
…parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. These regions offered fertile land and accessible water sources, making them ideal for agriculture and early community development. While some pioneers ventured further into…