early American

Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…strong harvests without much effort. But over time, that natural fertility began to decline. Without crop rotation, soil conservation, or other practices that modern farmers now consider essential, the productivity…

Woolf Farming

From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story

DanAgave, Agri-Business, Almonds, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Pistachios, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water

…is being shaped by the next generation. Wiley Woolf is leading sustainability efforts, focusing on water conservation, soil health, air quality, solar energy, and pollinator habitats. His work reflects a…

California water policy

California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…media coverage. According to Vanden Heuvel, California farming is still overwhelmingly made up of family operations, many of which are deeply committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable land management. Both…

Ag in the Classroom

Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students

DanAgri-Business, Education, Interview, Special Reports

…program to support teachers and students more effectively throughout the state. These coordinators help deliver curriculum resources, connect schools with local agricultural programs, and build partnerships that expand agriculture education…

California water

California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…dive into the history of the state’s water system, the program explored both the challenges and potential solutions facing farmers today. Steve Hilton Names John Duarte for Natural Resources Role…

AgNet News Hour podcast

AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Event, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Growing Edge, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Vegetables, Water

…event that takes students on a virtual journey through the farm-to-school process. The program will highlight produce operations, beef production, and school food service programs to show how food travels…

ethnicity

Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…techniques were refined for efficiency, soil stewardship, and long-term sustainability — values shaped by generations of farming under tighter land constraints. Preference for Oxen Over Horses One clear example of…

Stephanie Nash

Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Dairy & Livestock, Economy, Education, Environment, Event, Industry, Interview, Special Reports

…food production. She believes agriculture should be mandatory in every high school, teaching responsibility, science, and stewardship while connecting students to the origin of their food. Challenges Facing Family Farms…