For many Americans, the story of westward expansion begins with the famous Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails. These historic routes helped thousands of settlers move westward in search of…
Connie Conway: USDA Focused on Keeping California Farmers Farming
…farmers farming. Conclusion: Why This Conversation Matters Whether you agree with Conway’s views or not, one thing is clear: California agriculture is at a crossroads. Farmers continue to face mounting…
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglas Discusses Federal Support, Water Challenges, and the Future of Agriculture
…organization’s continued success. How to Get Involved with the California Farm Bureau Douglas concluded by encouraging anyone who supports agriculture to consider becoming a member of the California Farm Bureau….
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
…prices,” Rollins said. The AgNet News Hour team attended the event and also spoke with USDA California State Executive Director Connie Conway, who emphasized the challenges California farmers face before…
Popcorn’s Remarkable Journey Through American Agricultural History
…struggling farmers turned to popcorn production as a way to generate income when other crops failed to provide reliable profits. The Redenbacher Family’s Farming Legacy Among the farming families who…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…farmers across the nation. California Remains the Nation’s Agricultural Powerhouse During her remarks, Rollins emphasized California’s unmatched importance to American agriculture. The state is home to more than 63,000 farms…
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
…continue creating policies that make it increasingly difficult for farmers and truckers to survive. Raised on a dairy farm in Arcata, California, Collenberg comes from a family that has farmed…
California Agriculture, Water, and Regulations Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Discussion
…costs, and state regulations. Papagni noted that many longtime family farming operations are reaching a difficult crossroads as generational growers evaluate whether the next generation can continue farming in California….
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
…agriculture, despite farming being one of the state’s largest and most important industries. He said California farmers and ranchers have been ignored for years by political leaders who continue pushing…
Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
…development on farmland and accused state leadership of neglecting agriculture in favor of environmental ideology. “They are happy to see farmland ripped out and replaced by solar farms,” Hilton said….
Jon Kinzenbaw: The Iowa Innovator Who Helped Modernize American Farming
…agricultural history through his creativity, engineering mindset, and commitment to improving farm efficiency. His inventions and leadership helped revolutionize how farmers plant, transport, and manage crops in the field. From…
Organic Growers Face Growing Insect Pressure Across Specialty Crops
Managing insects in organic specialty crop production continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing California growers. Allison Walston, Senior Product Development Manager for Insecticides at Valent U.S.A., says…
Ranchers Push for More Wolf Management Funding in California Budget
California ranchers are voicing concern after Governor Gavin Newsom’s May revision of the 2026–27 state budget failed to include additional funding for wolf management programs, despite growing concerns over livestock…
Chad Bianco Says California Must End Forced Policies, Expand Water Storage, and Support Agriculture
…removing barriers and supporting local food production. “California school systems will be supplied with California food and ag,” he said. “Ag, meat, poultry — everything will be California grown, California…