…and crops. While Josh looks forward to time on the water, Nick reminds us that this year’s ideal growing conditions have farmers thankful—at least for now. The feature interview today…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…worn-out Southern soil. He championed the use of alternative crops like peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans, which replenished nutrients in the ground and provided economic opportunities for struggling farmers. Carver’s…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…day, more than 1,500 semi-trucks loaded with fresh vegetables leave the region, feeding a national supply chain. The Yuma agriculture sector supports more than 175 different crops year-round, driving over…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…and wide-ranging program that covered urgent issues impacting California agriculture. The show kicked off with a look at the extreme summer heat and the high-quality produce it’s bringing in —…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…lifestyle, and we can still continue to farm and produce the food they rely on.” Rather than choosing between people and crops, Leimgruber believes we can choose both—with vision, commitment,…
Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming
By the mid-1800s, Midwest farm families were settling in and expanding. Once their land was cleared and crops established, many pioneers shifted their focus to building newer, larger homes. It…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…diseases is another cornerstone of the plan. USDA will enhance biosecurity protocols and monitoring systems to keep U.S. livestock and crops safe. 7. Protecting Critical Infrastructure From farms to food…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…state is deliberately keeping water from farmers to make them dependent on foreign food imports.” He blamed special interest groups for policies that favor imported produce over California-grown crops, saying…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…1156, which would pause the Williamson Act to allow solar development on farmland. “It breaks my heart… the most fertile soil in the world is being covered with solar farms,”…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…California Fresh Fruit Association represents growers and shippers of numerous specialty crops, including fresh grapes, kiwi, pomegranates, cherries, blueberries, peaches, pears, apricots, and nectarines. The organization advocates on behalf of…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…Nearby Crops Hilton also raised agricultural concerns, especially for tree nut farmers. “Solar panels can actually affect nearby orchards by increasing surrounding temperatures,” he said. “That impacts chill hours, which…
Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers
…on hull rot prevention in almonds and how Quash® Fungicide plays a key role in protecting yield. If you grow almonds, grapes, or other crops, this episode is your frontline…
Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
…origin, he believes it’s up to farmers to step up and share what really goes into growing the crops that feed America. “Social media and 24-hour news mean someone will…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
…labor. “Employers would be forced to pay for labor they cannot fully use,” the coalition argued, “while scrambling to cover gaps in essential operations in a strained labor market.” Mask…