…a significant challenge. However, reliable mail routes were vital to connecting isolated farm communities, spreading agricultural news, sharing crop and weather data, and linking farmers to growing markets. The postal…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
A Refreshing Harvest and a Bright Outlook In a rare moment of seasonal reprieve, California’s Central Valley is enjoying cooler weather—and so are its farmers. Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic…
Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce
…pragmatism, especially in labor-intensive sectors like farming. Pressure Mounts as Ag Industry Seeks Labor Certainty The call for reform reflects growing concerns from farmers and agricultural producers across the country…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…Like Kirschenman Enterprises California’s growers feed the nation and the world—despite water shortages, tariffs, and labor pressures. Follow AgNet West for more grower profiles and support your local farmers by…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…and Generational Exits With water, freight, and labor all tightening, some multigenerational farmers are exiting agriculture altogether. “You’re seeing third, fourth generation farmers selling property… and buying an office building…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…“It seriously took off like overnight,” she recalled. Ties to California Farming Beyond viral fame, Lex is immersed in California agriculture through her husband’s family business, Foglio Commodities. “Farmers are…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…and crops. While Josh looks forward to time on the water, Nick reminds us that this year’s ideal growing conditions have farmers thankful—at least for now. The feature interview today…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…Business Centers—a key initiative launched to support small farmers and local food enterprises across the United States. Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program A COVID-Era Initiative Designed for…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
…includes $4.5 billion in American agricultural exports, a boost to farmers and food producers across the U.S. A highlight of the pact is a commitment by the Indonesian Wheat Flour…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
…scratch, why storytelling is agriculture’s most underused tool, and how farmers can connect with modern consumers—especially young moms—through authenticity, recipes, and real-life moments. The episode also takes a deep dive…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…that most ranchers are already implementing practices that support sustainability and animal welfare. “Realistically, you’re doing a lot of these things already today,” she says. “When it comes to cattle…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
USDA Launches New Aid Program for Disaster-Stricken Farmers and Ranchers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially opened the sign-up period for its new Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, aimed…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…climate conditions. However, the South told a different story. Poor soil quality and inconsistent weather patterns made farming especially difficult. Many early Southern farmers eventually gave up, relocating their families…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…$4 billion in economic output annually. Water Efficiency and Innovation in Farming Farmers in Yuma are known for their remarkable efficiency in water use—a vital trait in a desert climate….