In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we sit down with Jacie Johnston and Zac Green of Johnston Farms and WN Citrus, a fourth-generation family operation nestled at the…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…consumers: farming is not easy, and it’s not optional. With long hours, rising costs, and unpredictable conditions, farmers continue to produce the food that feeds the world. Kreps encourages everyone…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, where her mission is clear—protect farmland and ensure farmers can continue farming for generations to come. In…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
Today’s AgNet News Hour featured a forward-looking conversation with fifth-generation farmer Jenny Lester Moffitt, now serving as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, highlighting…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…toward solving the crisis. Farmers Are Adapting—But They Can’t Do It Alone Despite enormous pressure, farmers continue to innovate. From drip irrigation systems to groundwater recharge efforts, they are finding…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…day-to-day role focuses on evaluating farm water portfolios and developing strategies to help operations survive fluctuating water availability. “We sit down and look at the client’s portfolio and see what…
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
…vast western territories. Among these areas was what is now the state of Kansas—a region seen as rich with potential for farming and trade. At the time, the federal government…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Nisei Farmers League President Manuel Cunha, focusing on one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: labor, immigration, and the future of the…
Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture
…agriculture being treated as a priority issue rather than a political one. As discussed on the show, food production impacts every American, and policies affecting farmers and ranchers have far-reaching…
Todd Burkdoll Highlights Tools for Ants, Plant Bugs, and Weed Control
…production is ant pressure, particularly from protein-feeding ant species. Burkdoll highlighted Esteem® Ant Bait as an effective option for long-term control. The product uses an insect growth regulator that is…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…every rancher, farmer, and consumer should hear. From Sierra Valley Ranch to Statewide Voice Roberti’s story starts in Sierra Valley, where she grew up on a multi-generational cattle ranch. Like…
California Cattle Industry Faces Growing Pressure; Katie Roberti Discusses Wolves, Water, and Policy Challenges
…production but also to wildfire prevention and environmental stewardship. Despite the challenges, Roberti highlighted the resilience of ranchers and the importance of staying engaged in policy discussions. Whether it’s advocating…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
Settlement and the Promise of Kansas Farmland Early agriculture in the state of Kansas was not always successful. When Kansas was opened to settlement in 1854, waves of settlers began…
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
…Karavidas also highlights a major imbalance in global wine production. While California has historically stayed relatively balanced, the broader market tells another story. The European Union produces far more wine…