…water access continues to diminish, with a significant percentage of arable land becoming unfarmable, the supply of permanent crops could dwindle. This reduction in available farming land could potentially keep…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…a stronger champion for ag than me.” He criticized the treatment of family farms, particularly in the Central Valley and Point Reyes, where farmers have faced lawsuits and land grabs…
Rollins on Major Components of the Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…economic stability of small farms and promote their growth in the agricultural sector. Additionally, the initiative includes protective measures to prevent farmland from being converted into foreign-owned solar panel sites,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…with Brian Reisinger. They discuss his book “Land Rich, Cash Poor,” which explores the challenges and solutions for American farmers. He highlights the economic struggles farmers face, including rising costs…
Rollins Lays Out Policies of Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…to bolster the economic stability of small farms and promote their growth in the agricultural sector. Additionally, the initiative includes protective measures to prevent farmland from being converted into foreign-owned…
Land Grabbers are Stealing Small Family Farms
Richard Law, via Wikimedia Commons Author Brian Reisinger the author of “Land Rich Cash Poor” and we have a huge issue up in Point Reyes, California with the environmentalist trying…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…heritage. Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues Environmental Lawsuits and Land Displacement The root of the crisis, according to Moreta, is a series of legal battles instigated…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
…goes far beyond the soil. Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis In a recent conversation with Brian Reisinger, author of the book Land Rich, Cash…
Farming in California vs the United States
…Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons AgNet West reporter Nick Papagni talks with author Brian Reisinger, who wrote “Land Rich Cash Poor”, about farming in California vs. the rest of…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…in California. So, California, this is a breaking point for California in so many situations. And water is one of them. Freight’s one of them. Land. You’re a farmer. What do you…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
In his new book Land Rich, Cash Poor, author and fourth-generation farmer Brian Reisinger sheds light on the harsh realities facing American family farms today. Despite owning land of high…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
Beth Ford, President and CEO of Land O’Lakes, Inc., has once again been recognized as one of the most influential leaders in business. Fortune magazine has ranked Ford as the…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
…(SNAP), a move intended to promote healthier food choices for recipients. She also discussed potential restrictions on solar operations on farmland, emphasizing the USDA’s role in preserving agricultural land for…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…months, tensions mounted. The Center for Biological Diversity sued the National Park Service, arguing grazing leases harm the environment. Meanwhile, the Public Lands Council defended ranchers, advocating for multi-use land…