…improved plant strength, and better disease resistance. Garst and Thomas helped farmers transition from traditional seed varieties to hybrid options, fundamentally reshaping corn production across the United States. A Farm…
California Agriculture Left Out of Governor Debate as Leaders Push for Policy Change
The AgNet News Hour highlighted growing frustration across the agricultural community after a recent California governor debate failed to address key issues like farming, water, and food production, despite their…
From Colonial Streets to Community Staples: The History of Farmers Markets in America
…as vital hubs where farmers and consumers connected directly. Their influence stretches back centuries, shaping how food was distributed, sold, and enjoyed across growing communities. Origins in the 1600s Farmers…
Women in Agriculture Highlight Leadership, Challenges, and the Future of Farming
…to leadership roles. Giampaoli, a fourth-generation farmer in California’s Central Valley, said her path into agriculture was shaped early through hands-on experience in her family’s farming operation. Today, she works…
USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers
…Nick Papagni, Fordyce delivers a grounded, farmer-first perspective on policy, profitability, and the future of agriculture in California and across the United States. From Missouri Farm to USDA Leadership Fordyce’s…
Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control
Pest pressure from mealybugs and scale continues to challenge California growers across multiple crops, from vineyards to tree fruit and walnuts. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A.,…
Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control
Pest pressure from mealybugs and scale continues to challenge California growers across multiple crops, from vineyards to tree fruit and walnuts. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A.,…
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Gains, Tax Relief, and Support for California Agriculture
…and expanding opportunities for agriculture across California and the nation. Fordyce, a fourth-generation farmer from Missouri, emphasized that the USDA remains focused on one core mission, supporting farmers through increasingly…
Ag Council President Highlights Regulatory Pressure, Plastics Policy, and Political Uncertainty for California Farmers
The AgNet News Hour continued its conversation with Agricultural Council of California President Emily Rooney, diving deeper into the growing regulatory challenges, political uncertainty, and real-world pressures facing farmers across…
The California Trail: A Pathway to Agricultural Expansion
…as settlers established farms and communities in California’s fertile valleys. Conclusion The California Trail was more than just a route—it was a lifeline for settlers seeking new beginnings and a…
California Agriculture Faces Policy Pressure, Weather Challenges, and Critical Election Year
…featured a detailed conversation with Emily Rooney, President of the Agricultural Council of California, who represents a wide range of farmer-owned businesses and cooperatives across the state. Rooney explained that…
International Harvester: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture
…cutting-edge equipment. The Farmall Revolution One of the most defining moments in International Harvester’s history came with the introduction of the Farmall series in the 1920s and 1930s. The Farmall…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity
…the Golden State. Representing the Backbone of California Agriculture Agricultural Council of California, founded in 1919, represents farmer-owned businesses spanning dairy, almonds, citrus, dried fruits, and nursery production. Its members…
California Governor Race and Trade Policy Highlight Challenges and Opportunities for Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour focused on two major themes impacting agriculture—California’s heated governor race and ongoing federal efforts to strengthen global trade opportunities for U.S. farmers. As the governor’s race…