farmers markets

From Colonial Streets to Community Staples: The History of Farmers Markets in America

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Industry, This Land of Ours

…as vital hubs where farmers and consumers connected directly. Their influence stretches back centuries, shaping how food was distributed, sold, and enjoyed across growing communities. Origins in the 1600s Farmers…

Fordyce

USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Cattle, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Funding, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, USDA, Water

…Service Agency (FSA): Loans, disaster relief, and safety net programs Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Conservation and land productivity support Risk Management Agency (RMA): Crop insurance and risk protection Together,…

Richard Fordyce

USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Gains, Tax Relief, and Support for California Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Climate Change, Conservation, Crop Insurance, Economy, Environment, Funding, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Weather

…including the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Risk Management Agency (RMA). These programs provide everything from disaster assistance and conservation funding to crop insurance and…

Potter Valley

California Agriculture Faces Policy Pressure, Weather Challenges, and Critical Election Year

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

…policymakers better understand the realities of farming, food production, and environmental stewardship. She noted that while there is strong public support for farmers, many decisions in Sacramento are shaped by…

International Harvester

International Harvester: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…cutting-edge equipment. The Farmall Revolution One of the most defining moments in International Harvester’s history came with the introduction of the Farmall series in the 1920s and 1930s. The Farmall…

California Ag Policy

California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Biotechnology, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Greenhouse Gas, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water

…a wide-ranging conversation with Nick Papagni on The Ag Meter, Rooney offered a candid look at the challenges shaping the industry—and why this moment is so critical for farmers across…

California Cherry

California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Cherries, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…Despite these challenges, one priority remains unchanged: Food Safety Quality Service Price Today’s cherries are bigger, sweeter, firmer, and more consistent than ever before—thanks to both growers and advanced packing…

Jon Kinzenbaw

Jon Kinzenbaw: A Modern Pioneer in Agricultural Innovation

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…equipment reliability. These early experiences would later fuel his drive to develop practical, farmer-focused solutions. Revolutionary Innovations in Farm Equipment Kinzenbaw’s impact on agriculture is defined by groundbreaking inventions that…