…sweet potatoes. His innovations not only boosted demand but also encouraged crop diversification across the South. Even more importantly, Carver promoted crop rotation and natural fertilization, helping restore soil health…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
AgNet News Hour: Solar vs. Soil—California’s Farmland Crossroads In today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill dig into one of the most controversial and…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
…wild. It wasn’t long before the crop found its way into American soil, with the first known cotton seeds planted in Florida by 1556. From there, cultivation expanded steadily. By…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…farmers doing their thing and they need water,” Papagni stressed. “Solar panels are fantastic and save money, but not on beautiful ag soil.” The push to keep solar infrastructure off…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…crops have improved soil health and water infiltration,” he noted. “Whole orchard recycling has enhanced yields and soil carbon sequestration. And rootstock trials have boosted grower returns by as much…
New Bi-lingual Educational Video Released
…reducing environmental risks such as runoff and soil degradation. Part of the Crop Nutrient Minute series, the video provides practical tips in a concise format and is available in both…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…keeping the soil and crops in peak health, supporting farmers with cutting-edge tools, custom solutions, and strong partnerships. Though the company originated in West Helena, Arkansas—not to be confused with…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…soil quality, leading to smaller nut sizes. As a result, many international buyers have gravitated back to American producers, boosting the market and pricing for almonds. Similarly, the pistachio market…
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…initially sought alternative sources such as Australia and New Zealand encountered challenges with soil quality, farming practices, and nut size. These difficulties ultimately led them back to the reliability of…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…fueled by environmental NGOs. He pointed to the solar farm expansion in fertile regions as a particularly “outrageous” misuse of prime ag land. “We have the most fertile soil in…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
…goes far beyond the soil. Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis In a recent conversation with Brian Reisinger, author of the book Land Rich, Cash…
Farming in California vs the United States
…farmers and nobody cares more about healthy soil and clean abundance of water than a good farmer but so many folks who are focused on our environment or other issues…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…quality. Poor farming practices, less quality of soil. They didn’t have the nut size. And so we’ve actually got back majority of those buyers. So, we’re shipping almonds. The almond market and…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…have other issues in mind don’t make it easier. The reality is that our farmers, nobody cares more about healthy soil and clean abundant water than a good farmer. But…