Oregon Trail

Oregon Trail: How It Shaped American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

A Defining Route in Agricultural History The Oregon Trail remains one of the most significant routes in American history, playing a vital role in the nation’s agricultural development. Stretching 2,170 …

Prop 50 Threatens Rural

Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Event, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

California is one of the most diverse and productive agricultural states in the nation. From the vineyards of Napa to the citrus groves of the Central Valley, farms across the …

Illinois River

Illinois River History: Gateway to Agriculture and Trade

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Exports/Imports, This Land of Ours, Trade

A Vital Waterway in the Heart of the Midwest The Illinois River has long been an essential part of America’s agricultural history. Stretching 273 miles, the river begins at the …

California truckers

California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Interview, Special Reports

California Trucking Battles: Regulations, Costs, and the Future of Freight Freight at the Center of Agriculture Challenges In California, agriculture discussions often revolve around water and labor, but freight has …

Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Energy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Podcasts, Solar, Special Reports, Water

The September 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured one of the program’s most eye-opening interviews yet. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Lisa Kerr, founder of Terrain …

Franklin King

Franklin King: Pioneer of Modern Organic Farming

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Organic, This Land of Ours

Introduction to Franklin King Franklin King is a significant yet often overlooked figure in American agricultural history. Born in 1848 in Whitewater, Wisconsin, King made lasting contributions to the field …

California farmers

California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Water

Introduction California agriculture is at a crossroads. From water shortages to restrictive energy mandates, farmers in the Central Valley face mounting pressures that threaten not just their livelihoods but the …

Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Conservation, Economy, Energy, Environment, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

The September 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour zeroed in on a topic not often heard on farm radio: freight. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Mark Woods …

grain elevators

The Origins of Conveyor Grain Elevators in 19th Century America

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Corn, This Land of Ours, Wheat

Revolutionizing Grain Storage The 19th century was a period of rapid innovation in American agriculture, with one of the most transformative developments being the conveyor-type grain elevator. These mechanical marvels …