Independent

California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Education, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Trade, Water

…agricultural priorities is expected to remain a central part of the conversation. Listen to the full interview below or on your favorite podcast app. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…

popcorn

Popcorn Through the Ages: From Ancient Origins to American Staple

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Corn, Field & Row Crops, This Land of Ours

…hard economic times. For many struggling farmers, popcorn also became a lifeline. As traditional crops lost profitability, some agricultural families shifted to growing popcorn as a way to survive financially….

California Cherry Industry

Cherry Industry Faces Rising Costs, Market Pressure, and Earlier Harvest Window in 2026

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cherries, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Podcasts, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…behavior, the business of cherries is becoming increasingly complex. Still, he remains optimistic about the season and the long-term outlook. “It’s exciting… it keeps us pumped up,” Jameson said. Listen…

Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail: A Defining Route in American Agriculture History

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…to agricultural expansion. Settlers who traveled west established farms, ranches, and communities, particularly in the fertile Willamette Valley, helping to lay the foundation for America’s agricultural growth. Conclusion As Mark…

California Cherry

California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Cherries, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…to 2026, the outlook is much more promising. Projected 2026 crop: 8 to 8.5 million cartons While not a record crop, it represents a strong recovery and brings optimism back…

Jon Kinzenbaw

Jon Kinzenbaw: A Modern Pioneer in Agricultural Innovation

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

Introduction to an Agricultural Visionary Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute highlights the remarkable contributions of Jon Kinzenbaw—a man whose ingenuity helped reshape modern farming practices across North America. Born…

candy

Sweet Beginnings: How Candy Grew from American Agriculture

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…evolved into small-scale commercial ventures, marking the early stages of the candy industry. Gibraltar candy demonstrated how agricultural products like sugar and molasses could be turned into value-added goods—products with…

California agriculture

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

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…to lead in global food production. Ross encouraged industry participation in initiatives like California Grown and engagement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to strengthen the agricultural ecosystem….