Life on the Farm Before Electricity As late as the mid-1930s, nearly nine out of every ten rural homes in America still lived without electric service. While cities across the…
California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture
…Farms and a fourth-generation California farmer, Paul brought decades of firsthand experience to the discussion while also offering a strong defense of the American farmer. A Century of Farming Experience…
Organic Farming, Water Policy, and Innovation Drive California Agriculture Conversation
The AgNet News Hour featured an extended conversation with longtime grower and Homegrown Organic Farms Category Director Stephen Paul, covering everything from organic farming challenges and labor shortages to water…
How Franklin Roosevelt Helped Bring Electricity to Rural America
The Beginning of Rural Electrification In the early 1930s, much of rural America lived without electricity. While cities were rapidly modernizing with electric lights, refrigeration, and indoor plumbing, many farming…
California Agriculture Becomes Major Issue in Governor Race as Farmers Push Back Against Land and Policy Pressure
…legal and political pressure facing family farms in Point Reyes and throughout California. Moreda-Arend warned that many younger generations of farmers are beginning to walk away from agriculture because of…
When Power Reached the Farm: Rural America’s “Zero Hour”
…to remote farms and sparsely settled areas. Within the past nine years, American farmers have organized hundreds of cooperative groups to secure electric power and light at low rates on…
Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces Growing Crisis
…family farms. It is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the future of farming and where America’s food comes from. Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces…
Pest Pressure Builds Across California Specialty Crops – Part 2
Here is part 2 on key pests across multiple specialty crops in California. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A., says success this season will come down to…
California Farmers Push Back as NGOs Target Agricultural Land and Food Security Concerns Grow
…land battles are happening throughout California and across the country as farming communities face increasing legal and financial pressure. “We lost over 14,000 farms in 2024,” she said while discussing…
Rural Electrification: Powering America’s Farms and Future
…the most remote areas. Transforming American Agriculture The introduction of electricity into rural America reshaped farming operations almost overnight. Electrification enabled: Mechanization of farm equipment Improved irrigation systems Refrigeration for…
Dena Maldonado Talks Farming, Crime, and California’s Future in Congressional Run
…City, Sunol, and surrounding communities. A major focus of the interview centered on agriculture and California’s growing regulatory burden on farmers. Papagni pointed out that California produces hundreds of food…
California Politics, Early Harvests, and Water Concerns Continue Dominating Agriculture Conversation
…growing conditions continue affecting orchards throughout California. At the same time, the conversation returned repeatedly to broader concerns surrounding California agriculture, including water availability, fuel prices, labor costs, and the…
Regenerative Roots: Farming for the Next 100 Years
…the conversation features Craig McNamara, founder of Sierra Orchards, who shares his decades-long journey in farming and his vision for farming for the next 100 years. From integrating sheep into…
Managing Hidden Nematode Threats in High-Value Crops
…One of those options is Salibro® nematicide, known as Salibro® CA in California. The product uses a unique mode of action to specifically target plant parasitic nematodes such as root…