California

AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…grid, propane is presented as a reliable, affordable, and scalable energy solution for farms of all sizes. Grant opportunities through the Propane Farm Research Program and USDA programs are also…

George Zhuang

George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes

DanAgri-Business, Environment, Grapes, Interview, Soil, Special Reports, Specialty Crops

…exposure led him to study wine and food chemistry as an undergraduate, followed by a master’s degree at Michigan State University. In 2013, he moved to California, first working with…

Food Dyes

Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Special Reports

…focused on meat and vegetables. The real challenge wasn’t meals—it was snacks, candy, and convenience foods, where artificial colors are most common. School lunches were packed from home, though food

California

Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026

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

food ahead of time, managing treats at school and social events, and using resources like the Feingold Association to identify safer food options. She also pointed out that Europe has…

New Mexico

New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Cattle, Dairy and Livestock, Specialty Crops, Stone Fruit, This Land of Ours, Tree, nut & vine crops

…cattle, New Mexico may surprise many with the breadth and impact of its agriculture. Its farms and ranches not only provide vital food resources but also represent the dedication and…

irrigation

California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…management, aiming to balance flows, habitat needs, flood control, and irrigation reliability. Agriculture, Weimer emphasizes, remains the backbone of Central Valley communities and a critical component of food security. Technology…

California

AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture

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

…and whole foods, alongside concerns about obesity, reduced physical activity, and the long-term impacts of weight-loss medications on food consumption. The episode reinforces a core message: water means food, food

California

California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture

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

…over citizens and small farmers. She proposed incentivizing farming and supporting small agricultural operations with reduced taxes and infrastructure assistance to ensure the state’s long-term sustainability. The conversation also addressed…