…A major focus of the episode was fertilizer pricing and supply, as USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins outlined federal efforts to increase competition and lower costs for farmers. Rollins pointed to…
California Table Grape Season Starts Early in 2026 with Strong Outlook and Global Demand
…through December,” LeMay explained. That extended season gives California a competitive advantage in both domestic and international markets. Table grapes grown in the state are shipped to more than 50…
Oregon Agriculture: America’s Grass Seed Capital
A Quick Look at Oregon’s Agricultural Identity In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold opens with a compelling question: which state is known as the grass seed…
Michael Gates’ Plan to Restore Law & Order in California
…crack down on corruption, and bring accountability back to Sacramento. From Huntington Beach to the National Stage A lifelong resident of Huntington Beach, Gates is a seasoned trial attorney, former…
Attorney General Candidate Michael Gates Targets Fraud, Crime, and Oversight Reform Impacting California Agriculture
…to state government—issues that directly impact farmers and rural communities. Gates, a longtime attorney and former Huntington Beach city attorney, said California is facing widespread financial mismanagement and rising crime,…
Valley Irrigation: A $5,000 Gamble That Changed Farming Forever
A Vision Rooted in Opportunity In 1946, entrepreneur Robert Doherty was searching for a promising business opportunity—something with long-term potential in American agriculture. He found it just west of Valley,…
California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag
…adjust. A Call to Action for Farmers Perhaps most importantly, McClintock urges farmers and agricultural leaders to engage more actively with the public. He believes that many policy challenges stem…
Congressman McClintock Calls for Policy Shift as Water, Labor, and Regulation Pressures Mount in California Agriculture
…the state’s economic strength. McClintock pointed to water management as one of the most critical issues impacting farmers today, emphasizing that California’s challenges are not due to a lack of…
Garst & Hybrid Corn: From Iowa to the Cold War
…when American agriculture was rapidly evolving, and innovation was essential for improving crop production. The company became a major force in promoting hybrid corn—an agricultural breakthrough that offered higher yields,…
California Agriculture Left Out of Governor Debate as Leaders Push for Policy Change
…central role in the state’s economy. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill pointed out that agriculture was completely absent from the discussion, leaving many farmers questioning whether state leadership truly…
From Colonial Streets to Community Staples: The History of Farmers Markets in America
A Foundation of American Agriculture Farmers markets have played an essential role in the story of American agriculture. Long before modern grocery stores and global supply chains, these markets served…
Women in Agriculture Highlight Leadership, Challenges, and the Future of Farming
…Giampaoli of Live Oak Farms and Kristen Camarena of Bonnie Plants, who shared their experiences, career paths, and perspectives on the future of farming. The conversation comes at a fitting…
USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers
Richard Fordyce American agriculture is at a crossroads—and few understand that better than USDA Undersecretary of Farm Production and Conservation, Richard Fordyce. In a compelling conversation with “The Ag Meter”…
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Gains, Tax Relief, and Support for California Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour featured a detailed conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce, who outlined key federal efforts aimed at supporting farmers, improving financial stability,…