…standards, it was a critical development in America’s westward expansion. By improving access along the Ohio River territory, the road played a pivotal role in connecting rural communities and opening…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
…labor. “Employers would be forced to pay for labor they cannot fully use,” the coalition argued, “while scrambling to cover gaps in essential operations in a strained labor market.” Mask…
Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to Another
…can improve calf health and growth from birth through weaning. He also addresses how optimizing colostrum delivery and electrolyte use, especially under stress conditions, is essential for early-life development. As…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
…experience in agriculture. Nick and Josh also highlight the balance between innovation and practicality—exploring how state-level decisions about solar development and energy policy are impacting rural communities and long-term food…
Solar Push Sparks Water, Ethics Concerns in California
…McGill said. “But what about the child labor in Africa used to mine the cobalt for these batteries?” The lithium mine planned for Southern California is expected to use significant…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…of preserving it for food production. “The Williamson Act was intended to keep farmland, farmland,” Tangipa said. “Farmers are carbon-capturing through photosynthesis. They should be credited, not penalized.” Immigration and…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…tariff India imposes on U.S. walnuts, and rising competition from China, now the world’s largest walnut producer. “In 2014, China bought 58% of our in-shell crop. Now, they’re our biggest…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
…focused on U.S. mushroom production. This initiative aims to collect vital data on a sector that, while niche, plays a significant economic and agricultural role. NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production…
H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers
…rural communities and is deeply rooted in the agricultural economy. “Most of the workers live in our rural communities. They are part of those farms and those families.” Cunha continues…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…inches annually—his farm has decreased water use by 25–30% while increasing yields. That innovation is crucial in a region where every drop counts. “We live in an era of allocations…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
Imperial Valley Grower Increases Yields While Cutting Water Use Water Scarcity Demands Innovation Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms in California’s Imperial Valley knows what it means to farm under extreme…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…crucial insights into the final rule on pre-harvest water use—an important consideration for California’s expansive tree nut industry. Growers and handlers attending the sessions received tailored guidance on how the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
…legacy. Plus, in this week’s Merck Minute, Glaucio Lopes shares why 2025 could be a strong financial year for dairies—and why now is the time for strategic investment. If you…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
…challenges of labor contracting and immigration policy. “We actually use three different labor contractors, especially for the pistachios,” said Allen. “It’s pretty labor-intensive the first three or four years. Then…