Settlers Build Farms Beyond the Mississippi River As American settlers moved west across the Mississippi River, the nation continued to expand, bringing new opportunities and challenges for agriculture. In these …
Kyle Kirkland Targets Water, Agriculture and Costs
Kyle Kirkland, a Central Valley businessman running for California’s 21st Congressional District, is making water management, agricultural competitiveness and the rising cost of living central themes of his campaign. In …
California Growers Prepare for Winter as USDA Announces $8 Billion in Farm Relief
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Allie Cushnyr, senior agronomist for Holloway, and Abe Isaak, agronomist with AgroLiquid, discussed soil health, postharvest nutrition and preparing California crops for …
Iowa’s Prairie Landscape Drew Waves of Midwest Settlers
Midwest Migration Transformed American Agriculture By the 1850s, migration into the American Midwest had grown into a massive movement of families seeking new opportunities and land to settle. As Mark …
California Senator Discusses Trade Tensions and Agricultural Exports to Canada
California Sen. Adam Schiff recently visited Canada to discuss trade tensions and their effects on agricultural products, including wine, dairy and beef. The visit focused on tariffs, consumer boycotts and …
USDA Announces $13.8 Billion in Farm Payments as Autonomous Spraying Technology Advances
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Richard Fordyce, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, discussed billions of dollars in upcoming farm safety-net payments and new opportunities …
Westward Expansion Brought New Farming Traditions to the Midwest
During the 1850s, westward migration helped transform American agriculture as settlers crossed the Mississippi River and established farms in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. These pioneers brought more than the …
Beef Imports Fall Short of Expectations, With Little Impact on Grocery Prices
The Trump administration’s plan to increase tariff-free beef imports has not significantly changed U.S. grocery store prices, according to beef industry consultant Dr. Nevil Speer. Initial data indicate that import …
EPA Proposal Would Restore 770 Million Renewable Fuel Credits
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a change to renewable fuel requirements that could help maintain demand for ethanol and biodiesel. The plan would reallocate 770 million renewable fuel credits …
Fall Berry Supplies Expected to Increase as Demand Grows
Berry supplies are expected to shift as the fall season gets underway, with Mexican raspberries and blackberries projected to increase over the coming months. The additional volume could create more …
California PCA Warns of Rising Costs, Emerging Pests and Challenges for Growers
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Karl Warkentin, a pest control adviser (PCA) with Simplot in California’s Central Valley, joined Nick Papagni to discuss an unusually challenging growing …
Draft Horses Transform American Farming in the 1800s
Before tractors and modern farm machinery transformed American agriculture, farmers depended on animals to provide the power needed to work their fields. During the mid-1800s, changes in agricultural equipment created …
Jamie Johansson Outlines Priorities for California Agriculture
Former California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson joins Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter” to discuss water, farm regulations, energy costs, labor challenges and the future of rural California. From water …
Kyle Kirkland Warns Rising Costs and Regulations Threaten California’s Small Farms
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Kyle Kirkland, Central Valley businessman and candidate for California’s 21st Congressional District, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with Nick Papagni. …