Civil War

Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field & Row Crops, Grain, This Land of Ours

The Civil War’s Wheat Boom During the Civil War, wheat became one of the most valuable crops in the United States. With soldiers and civilians alike needing bread and other …

Van Groningen

Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming

DanAgri-Business, Corn, Economy, Education, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Melons, Nursery crops, Special Reports

Generations of Growth: Van Groningen & Sons Uphold a Century of Farming Excellence in California’s Central Valley Rooted in Family, Built on Tradition In the heart of Manteca, California, Van …

Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Corn, Economy, Field & Row Crops, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Melons, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

The October 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated two sides of California agriculture — tradition and technology — with guests Brian Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons …

Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Corn, Economy, Field & Row Crops, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Melons, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

The October 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated both the future and heritage of California agriculture, featuring Gabe Sibley, CEO of Verdant Robotics, and Brian Van Groningen of …

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 …

Don Cameron

Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Biofuels/Energy, Carrots, Corn, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Interview, Irrigation, Organic, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Tariffs, Tomatoes, Trade, Vegetables, Walnuts, Water

A Farmer and Leader in California Agriculture Don Cameron, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, is not only a prominent voice in policy but also a …

indonesia

U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports

DanAgri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Tariffs, Trade

New U.S.-Indonesia Trade Agreement Opens Doors for American Agriculture President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping trade agreement with Indonesia, marking a major milestone in strengthening economic ties between the …

AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Corn, Dairy & Livestock, Drought, Economy, Field & Row Crops, Forestry, Grain, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Melons, Pistachios, Podcasts, Special Reports, Water

AgNet News Hour: Joel Allen Talks West Side Farming, Water, and Raising an NFL Quarterback Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour dives into California’s pressing ag issues, with a …