…see out there in the future for farming? I think it depends on what irrigation district you’re in, if you’re in one at all. If a guy farms some ground and…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…And I always remember people coming in the driveway saying, oh, this farm sold, that farm went under. I had a sense that farms were disappearing, but I didn’t know…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-23-25
…and depression are linked, and volunteer peer counselors and school counselors are noted as resources. The segment also touches on the trust in American farmers, with a new survey showing…
Are Solar Panels Safe on Farmland?
…jobs depend on AG, solar panels on prime farmland should never be approved or developed. Ag secretary Brooke Rollins says quality farmland should be used to farm and not have…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…farms, which make up 86% of U.S. farms, operating on 41% of farmland and generating 24% of farm production. The program, funded by USDA, provides grants rather than federal money,…
Soil in Organic is a Big Thing
Organic farm planted with various type of organic vegetables and fruits Wee Hong, via Wikimedia Commons Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms in Kingsburg California and how important…
Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups
…can refine their technologies, test their products in real farm settings, and bring transformative advancements to specialty crop farming. Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups Sponsored…
Salinas, California Broccoli Supply Remains Strong
Broccoli farm and big export trucks on background. Image by deyangeorgiev2/DepositPhotos image The broccoli supply from Salinas, California, remains strong, with growers reporting favorable weather conditions contributing to steady production….
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
…initially focused on farm elevators. A significant development occurred when Frank Ziebach created a prototype for a center pivot irrigation system. In 1954, Doherty licensed Ziebach’s patent, leading to the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early International Relations and Cold War Impact
…on his farm, which led to a notable business development – the company began selling hybrid seed to the Soviet Union. The company underwent multiple ownership changes over a 30-year…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-16-25
…streamlined tool by the Almond Board of California. This tool helps translate on-farm practices into recognized conservation codes, simplifying the application process. The segment concluded with a teaser for a…
California Wine Industry Hurting
…stuck, and Vino Farms might be on to something. Vino Farms in Lodi California also farms throughout California, a third generation family farm that farms 17,000 acres is looking into…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
The USDA Farmers Market on the National Mall is the Department’s own “living laboratory” for farmers market operations across the country. The market offers an opportunity to more than 30…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
…The 405Z tax credits for renewable energies, including sustainable aviation fuel, were extended to 2031, benefiting ethanol producers and corn growers. The reconciliation bill, which includes farm bill provisions, faces…