Agriculture

Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Environment, Event, General, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, USDA, Water

…highlighting bridge payments, specialty crop assistance, and expanded base acres as important safety nets, Rollins stressed that her ultimate goal is not to make farmers dependent on government checks. “Farmers…

California

Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, General, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…Josh McGill discussed leadership, water policy, and the future of California agriculture. Papagni joined the show from Anaheim, where he was attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting, offering a…

California

AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…high-speed rail projects affecting farmland, and increasing wildlife pressures, including wolves and predators. Throughout the episode, AgNet West reinforces its commitment to advocating for farmers, providing clear context on policy…

California

AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…education, youth involvement through FFA, and support of local nonprofits through food vendors underscores its importance beyond just equipment sales. Farmers and non-farmers alike are encouraged to attend and experience…

California

California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…production. Listeners were reminded of the importance of advocating for California-grown products and supporting U.S. agriculture. Mental health resources for farmers, promoted by the American Farm Bureau Federation, were also…

Food Dyes

Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Special Reports

…focused on meat and vegetables. The real challenge wasn’t meals—it was snacks, candy, and convenience foods, where artificial colors are most common. School lunches were packed from home, though food…

California

Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…for a year expected to bring major change. From rising costs and labor challenges to food regulation and taxpayer transparency, the discussion reflected growing frustration among farmers, families, and small…

New Mexico

New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Cattle, Dairy and Livestock, Specialty Crops, Stone Fruit, This Land of Ours, Tree, nut & vine crops

…southwestern state plays a vital role in the nation’s farming landscape. One of its standout contributions is pecan production, where New Mexico frequently ranks among the largest producers in the…

corn harvesting

The History of Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Corn, This Land of Ours

…This demanding work required skill, stamina, and coordination, shaping farm life across the country. Early Mechanization and Transitional Farming Practices By the 1920s, labor-saving machinery began appearing on farms, aiming…

Cooper Barn

The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…significance: the Cooper Barn in Colby, Kansas. Barns as the Backbone of Family Farms Throughout American history, barns were—and remain—a defining feature of family farms. As settlers continued across the…