…for a year expected to bring major change. From rising costs and labor challenges to food regulation and taxpayer transparency, the discussion reflected growing frustration among farmers, families, and small…
California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
…and water allocations—especially as climate-driven changes cause snow to melt earlier than in the past. Planning for the Future Starts Now Weimer stresses that California tends to plan only after…
FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
…teachers, like her mentor Mr. Dodson, who change lives and open doors to leadership, public speaking, and career opportunities, even for students who don’t grow up on a farm. With…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…in schools, giving students more choice while maintaining nutritional standards. These changes aim to increase participation in school meal programs and ensure students consume the nutrients they need. Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025Download Beyond…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…just soil that disappeared—it was hope. Out of that devastation came a powerful movement that would forever change the way farmers and ranchers cared for the land. I’m Mark Oppold,…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…greenspace, and negative impacts on children’s health. She emphasized that California has the soil, climate, watershed, and workforce to remain an agricultural powerhouse if policies align with reality on the…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…the courage to change a failing system. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
…History Minute, agricultural historian Mark Oppold explains how climate conditions played a defining role in determining which crops early settlers raised and how regional agriculture developed across the United States….
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…noting growing bipartisan frustration and momentum for change. The discussion also underscores the importance of FFA, Young Farmers & Ranchers programs, and leadership development. Douglass encourages farmers and agriculture-minded individuals…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…Pumpkins Their farming methods and crop selections were well-suited to Ohio’s climate and soil conditions, forming a strong agricultural foundation that settlers would later build upon. European Influence and the…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…Area. When wildfire hydrants run dry, energy becomes unaffordable, and families choose between fuel and food, Foglio says voters will eventually demand change. California’s Young People Face a Tough Climb…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…efficiency and long-term operational sustainability. Managing Change in Agriculture Foglio’s closing message is clear: agriculture is at a crossroads. Success in today’s environment requires: Flexible sourcing and pricing in soft…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…Tim Hanni, Master of Wine, to explore what’s gone wrong—and what must change for wine to remain relevant in the modern world. Hanni, a globally respected consultant, educator, and thought…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…at night before receiving fruit at sunrise. Forty Years of Change: From Jug Wine to Napa Prestige When asked how the industry has changed since those early days, Karavidas didn’t…