Inside the Fight for Water in the Central Valley Lindsay Cederquist California agriculture is facing a defining moment—and water sits at the center of it all. In a compelling conversation…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…for immediate policy changes. Cederquist, Director of Water Resources at Diversified Land Management, works directly with growers across the Central Valley to help them navigate increasingly complex water conditions. Her…
Fire Ant Control Timing Critical for Protecting Almond Yields
…grown in the Central Valley may be particularly susceptible, making early intervention even more important. Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait offers a solution that targets the colony rather than just…
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…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…every rancher, farmer, and consumer should hear. From Sierra Valley Ranch to Statewide Voice Roberti’s story starts in Sierra Valley, where she grew up on a multi-generational cattle ranch. Like…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…how her organization is working to transform agriculture in California’s Central Valley—and beyond—through technology, education, and collaboration. F3 Innovate, which stands for Farms, Food, Future, is a nonprofit built to…
Ag Innovation and the Future of Farming; F3 Innovate Highlights Technology and Workforce Development
…farming. A key highlight of the episode was an in-depth conversation with Priscilla Koepke, CEO of F3 Innovate, who is helping lead efforts to transform the Central Valley into a…
Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture
…mill equipment. During this period, steam engines were the driving force behind many industrial operations, including agricultural processing and grain milling. These machines powered equipment that farmers and rural businesses…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…generation on the farm, the answer was simple: profitability. That message drives much of Johanns’ work today. Farmers don’t lack passion—they need sustainable margins to continue. Without profitability, even the…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…on-farm management and engagement with the policies shaping agriculture’s future. From controlling pests in the orchard to navigating tax policy and global trade, farmers are balancing more variables than ever…
Part 2: Research Highlights Effective Tools for Almond Red Leaf Blotch Control
Almond growers across California are continuing to monitor the spread of almond red leaf blotch, a disease that has increasingly appeared throughout the Central Valley in recent years. In today’s…
Broadcast Applications Improve Fire Ant Control in Almond Orchards
Fire ants remain a persistent challenge for California almond growers, impacting both crop quality and worker safety. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says choosing…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…advancing livestock genetics, many of the day-to-day decisions made on farms qualify as research and development. He discussed efforts to help farmers access R&D tax credits, which can provide much-needed…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…Pattern of Farming However, Hacker’s research revealed a pattern that might surprise many people today. He found that the first generation of pioneers often farmed the land in a wasteful…
