…realities of farm life—from early morning emergencies to daily business challenges. Regulatory Challenges Facing California Farmers Farmers face thousands of regulations annually, many of which impact profitability and farm succession….
Founding Fathers, Farming, and the Rise of Agricultural Education
…signaled agriculture’s central role in America’s growth and emphasized the importance of supporting farmers through research, resources, and policy. The Morrill Act and Land-Grant Universities To bring agricultural knowledge to…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
…Clause and the federal Clean Air Act. While the EPA’s move may protect out-of-state truckers, California-registered fleets remain subject to the state’s stringent standards. The hosts noted that this could…
The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities
…Agriculture Committee to further support agricultural policy. The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities Congress and the Land-Grant College Act That same year, Congress passed federal land grants to…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…markets have created uncertainty across the agricultural sector. “Water is jobs,” Stan emphasized, noting that Madera County is at the center of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) impacts. With…
History of Land-Grant Universities in U.S. Agriculture
The Origins of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture The Morrill Act of 1862 and Its Impact In 1862, the United States passed the First Morrill Act, a historic piece of…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…once were abstract policy debates are now impacting urban voters directly. Automation and the Disappearance of Jobs California’s high labor costs and agricultural overtime laws have accelerated automation. In the…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…sand, a phenomenon unfamiliar to many growers before then. Instead of unified action, local agencies and stakeholders often acted independently or at cross-purposes. Outreach efforts like mailed flyers were ineffective….
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
…out how misguided environmental regulations have crippled the state’s most productive farmland—transforming once-thriving communities into shadows of their former selves. Despite sacrifices made to protect species like Delta smelt, populations…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…levels. The season’s outlook will depend heavily on actual harvest yields and global demand trends. Tariffs, Trade Deals, and Export Markets With 70–90% of Minturn’s almonds sold internationally, trade policy…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…sacrificing safety. “We proved we could do this safely while keeping the supply chain moving,” Krebs said. HELP Act Would Make Exemptions Permanent The HELP Act would permanently codify the…
Land for Service: How Revolutionary Soldiers Were Paid in Acres
…development in the young nation. While records do not pinpoint the exact size of each grant, historians estimate that the parcels ranged from 20 to 30 acres—enough for a single…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
Industry Leaders Urge U.S., Mexico, and Canada to Act A coalition of North American produce organizations is calling on the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada to resolve…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…Act), while well-intentioned, has suffered from fragmented implementation, poor communication, and a lack of meaningful community involvement. With over 12 GSAs (Groundwater Sustainability Agencies) in just three Madera County sub-regions,…