In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we sit down with Jacie Johnston and Zac Green of Johnston Farms and WN Citrus, a fourth-generation family operation nestled at the…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…consumers: farming is not easy, and it’s not optional. With long hours, rising costs, and unpredictable conditions, farmers continue to produce the food that feeds the world. Kreps encourages everyone…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, where her mission is clear—protect farmland and ensure farmers can continue farming for generations to come. In…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
Today’s AgNet News Hour featured a forward-looking conversation with fifth-generation farmer Jenny Lester Moffitt, now serving as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, highlighting…
Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
…inhospitable to farming. Settlers entering the area faced dry conditions, unpredictable weather, and a landscape that earned the nickname “The Great American Desert.” Despite these challenges, early pioneers were determined…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…man-made crisis. “It should be very easy to fix… but nothing’s ever easy with California water.” The impact is immediate and far-reaching. Limited supply drives up water costs, forcing farmers…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
The AgNet News Hour highlighted growing concerns over California’s ongoing water challenges, as water management expert Lindsay Cederquist outlined the real-world impact of limited allocations, regulatory pressure, and the need…
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
…region. His mission was to introduce and teach updated farming methods to both Native American communities and early American settlers. Boone’s work represented an early example of government-led agricultural outreach….
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Nisei Farmers League President Manuel Cunha, focusing on one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: labor, immigration, and the future of the…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
The Birth of Agriculture in Greeley Greeley became Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement, marking a turning point in the development of farming across the state. Early settlers arrived with optimism…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…rest of the story.” He pointed to historical accounts and interviews from farmworkers alleging intimidation, retaliation, and coercion during the height of union activity. According to Cunha, these stories include:…
Fire Ant Control Timing Critical for Protecting Almond Yields
…understanding both the impact of infestations and the timing of control measures is essential for protecting yields. Mays noted that the effects of fire ant feeding can escalate quickly under…
Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture
The March 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a powerful and controversial conversation with Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, addressing recent allegations surrounding Cesar Chavez…
From Soldiers to Sodbusters: How Union Veterans Settled Kansas
…than just former soldiers—they were experienced farmers. Many had been raised on farms in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio before leaving their families behind to fight for the Union. When the…
