California’s water future, the impact of SGMA, agricultural land, new crop opportunities and changing water-management strategies were all part of a wide-ranging conversation when Duarte Nursery President John Duarte joined …
FELS Helps California Farmers Navigate Complex Labor Compliance
California agriculture faces a constantly changing labor and compliance landscape, and for farmers, keeping up with the rules can be nearly as challenging as producing the crop. On the latest …
Grand Island, Nebraska: Where the Platte River Meets American Agricultural History
A Nebraska Community Shaped by Westward Migration Every September, thousands of people gather in Grand Island, Nebraska, for Husker Harvest Days, one of the nation’s major agricultural events. But the …
Specialty Crop Growers Face Rising Costs and Need for More Demand
The House Agriculture Committee recently examined ways to increase demand for U.S.-grown products in domestic and international markets. Alex Taylor, chief global policy officer for the International Fresh Produce Association, …
California Valencia Supplies Tighten as Orange Season Winds Down
California’s orange season is winding down, with supplies of smaller Valencia oranges becoming increasingly limited as demand patterns shift. Smaller Fruit Sees Stronger Demand Most of the remaining California Valencias …
USDA Changes Rules for Dairy Checkoff Dollars
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is changing how dairy checkoff funding can be used, with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins saying the department is ending the use of mandatory dairy checkoff funding for …
John Duarte Discusses California Ag, Water and Energy
California agriculture is facing a complicated mix of challenges, from water availability and rising energy costs to smaller tree-nut crops and the search for new opportunities. On the latest AgNet …
The Eagle and the Globe: How Old Abe Became a Symbol of Case IH
Company logos can become powerful symbols of American agriculture. The leaping deer associated with John Deere and the checkerboard pattern long connected with Ralston Purina are instantly recognizable examples. But …
Senate Farm Bill Advances With E15 Provision, Proposition 12 Dispute Unresolved
The Senate Farm Bill advanced through the Senate Agriculture Committee in September, moving a broad package of agricultural and nutrition policies toward consideration by the full Senate. The committee’s version includes a …
Fruit Ripening Systems Market Expected to Nearly Double by 2034
The global fruit ripening systems market is expected to nearly double over the next decade as international fruit trade expands and consumers demand fresh produce throughout the year. The market was valued …
MCOOL Debate Continues as Congress Considers Country-of-Origin Labeling
The MCOOL debate is continuing as the Trump administration and Congress consider potential changes to country-of-origin labeling requirements for beef. A September 4 executive order directed USDA to review existing legal and …
Shannon Douglass Discusses Wolves, Labor and California Agriculture
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass joined “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni for a wide-ranging AgNet News Hour interview covering some of the biggest challenges facing California farmers and ranchers, …
John Duarte Discusses California Water, Agriculture and Policy
California agriculture faces a long list of challenges, and few are more important than water. On the latest AgNet News Hour, “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni sits down with John …
From Plymouth to Plantation Agriculture: The Early Crops and Trade That Shaped American Agriculture
The First Crops of Plymouth Colony When the first settlers established Plymouth Colony, agriculture was essential to their survival. Many of the crops they initially planted had been brought with …