…ways to improve yields, preserve soil, and secure the nation’s food supply. While many farm organizations thrive today, the very first to formally promote agriculture in the United States was…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…food on the table,” Matoian said. Pistachios, Raisins, and Grapes Matoian detailed how pistachio growers secured an anti-dumping tariff against Iran in the 1980s, a move that protected the U.S….
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…and push forward. She emphasized that farmers are resilient, environmentally responsible, and vital to America’s food security. “People forget California is one of the few places in the world that…
John W. Tyson: Missouri Farmer Builds Poultry Legacy
…early venture gave him practical experience and vital connections in the Missouri poultry business. John W. Tyson: Missouri Farmer Builds Poultry Legacy During World War II, food rationing became a…
Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity
…grade out well, they perform consistently, and they provide a reliable supply for the food chain,” Williams explained. He noted that beef-on-dairy cattle now make up 12 to 15 percent…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…solar projects. Farmers argue prime soils should remain dedicated to food production, not power generation. Even within farm groups such as the California Farm Bureau and local county bureaus, divisions…
Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act
…communities. Work Authorization: Seven-year renewable cards for workers already in the U.S., including allowances for family emergencies abroad. Guest Worker Programs: Legal, rotating employment for agriculture, construction, hotels, and restaurants….
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…Public Awareness Del Bosque believes educating the public—especially children—is vital. From nutrition lessons in schools to FFA programs, teaching future generations where their food comes from will strengthen support for…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…current Clean Water Act requirements suffice. The National Chicken Council applauded this decision as a balanced approach to water quality regulation. Immigration Reform and the Dignity Act The program’s central…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…like the Dignity Act. As Papagni and Boyer closed the program, they reminded listeners that farming is not just an industry—it is the backbone of California’s communities, economy, and food…
USDA Extension Service: A Legacy of Education and Support
…50 years before one of its most impactful programs came to life. With the passage of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914, the USDA Extension Service was officially created. This initiative…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
Today on the AgNet NewsHour, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer hosted Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, to discuss the many challenges and opportunities…
Lewis B. Schmidt and the First Agricultural History Course in America
…agricultural history continues to be an essential part of understanding how food, farming, and rural life built the United States. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…help legislators understand how decisions affect food safety, local jobs, and overall community well-being. Youth programs such as FFA, 4-H, and Grange play a key role in cultivating future advocates….