…a way to distinguish his products from competitors. In 1904, he began using the checkerboard pattern on burlap feed bags, ensuring they would stand out in farm supply stores and…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
From Farming Roots to Public Service Alexandra Duarte Alexandra Duarte, a candidate for California’s Fourth State Senate District, says her decision to run comes from a lifelong commitment to farming…
Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run
The October 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a passionate interview with Alexandra Duarte, a farmer, mother of four, and candidate for California’s Fourth State Senate District. Hosts…
Grand Island: From Settlers’ Trail to Husker Harvest Days
…the largest farm shows in the United States, the event draws farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and agricultural innovators from across the country. But the city’s role in agriculture extends far beyond…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…our farmers,” McCormick said. “We know the farms have to make money.” Despite retailer pushback, McCormick and his team are working to share the realities of grower costs with buyers….
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…gave a sweeping history lesson, recalling how raisins were once California’s pride crop, producing more than 400,000 tons a year. But today, production has slipped under 200,000 tons annually, dropping…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…agriculture, even those without a farming background. He believes that once children visit a farm, they often fall in love with the lifestyle and values it represents. For him, FFA…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…heavy rain left crops sitting in trailers too long, entire loads were ruined. Despite these setbacks, Kreps emphasized that overall crop quality remains high and farmers are largely pleased with…
Iowa Farmer Unearths Rare Treasure from the 1850s
A Remarkable Discovery in Iowa Agriculture In March 2017, history surfaced in an Iowa farm field when farmer Robert Ellis made an extraordinary discovery. While plowing near the Missouri River,…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…fail to recognize that farmers are among the greatest environmentalists. They care for their land as though it were family, but in Sacramento and beyond, farming is too often painted…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…loses its voice in Washington,” he said, urging farmers and listeners to mobilize against it. Duarte also tied California’s farm challenges to the larger issue of food security. With a…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…farmers and telling their stories, Douglas hopes to strengthen public trust in agriculture. The Farm Economy in Crisis Economic pressure weighs heavily on California farmers. Input costs have soared, while…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…California’s multi-generation farmers as reasons for hope. She also encouraged more farmers to get involved in Farm Bureau, which represents 26,000 members across 54 counties, and to attend the Annual…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…he said. “Farmers are not the problem—they’re the solution. They’ve been stewarding this land for generations. Congress should reward conservation, not punish production.” Papagni agreed, pointing out that farmers treat…