…explained. “Kicking out the ideologues at agencies like CARB, the Pesticide Control Board, and the State Water Resources Agency—that alone would make a huge difference.” He believes that with strong…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values and Location
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute discusses farmland values having always been part of American agriculture history. American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values and Location Recent stories indicate…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…the puzzle.” While his father’s generation focused on optimizing farmland, Woolf’s generation is focused on reclaiming un-farmable land in a future with less water. “This is our family legacy. I…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and precision agriculture. The New Era of Farming: Tech, Data, and Strategy California’s farmers today operate in a world far removed from the methods of the 1960s….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…Nick kicks things off with a fresh look at rail transport as a potential game-changer for California’s freight crisis. Hear from Elaine Culotti, “the lipstick farmer” from Fallbrook, who’s championing…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…overlooking practical solutions that could bridge the gap between health initiatives and agricultural realities. The American Farm Bureau Federation has voiced its concerns, advocating for farmer inclusion in future policy…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
Diminishing snowpack will cause reductions in summer stream flows in the Pacific Northwest. U.S. Forest Service photo. The accelerated melting of Western Mountain snowpack, driven by unusually warm temperatures in…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
Courtesy of CDFA The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has expanded the quarantine area for citrus greening…
American Agriculture History Minute: Believing in the Future of Agriculture
Tenderfoot Creek on the Lewis & Clark National Forest Forest Service Northern Region from Missoula, MT, USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute explains…
Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition Strategies
Spring marks a pivotal time on dairy farms, and today’s Purina Dairy Podcast episode is a must-listen for every producer. Join Farm Director Pam Jahnke as she sits down with…
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
…farmers are forced to play a guessing game with their livelihoods on the line. How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Fifth-Generation Farmer Stephanie Moreda Sounds Alarm on Land Grabs in California
…As a fifth-generation farmer with Moreda Family Farms, she voiced growing concern over powerful entities attempting to strip working farms from multigenerational families. Moreda hinted at ongoing discussions with individuals…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…— like fresh fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts — make up half of the farm gate value in the U.S. yet only receive a fraction of farm bill funding. He…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, per capita availability of fresh vegetables in the United States dropped by 3% in 2024, falling to 148 pounds. While this figure doesn’t…