…may undermine its ability to provide glyphosate-based products to farmers and other professional users as well. The potential move would mark a dramatic shift in global agriculture and could have…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses-an Important Part of American Agriculture History
…in small rural communities or isolated rural areas. The local one-room school was the answer, often built by nearby farmers. In fact, most of the teachers were elderly daughters of…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…California farmers—especially those on the state’s west side. When asked if farmers would ever see increased water access, Woolfe’s response was stark: Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
Happy Monday, growers, ranchers, and ag industry partners! If you’re searching for insights that will help you navigate challenges in the field and beyond, tune in to today’s AgNet News…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
…crisis head-on. It strengthens bee health by investing in research, education, and pollinator friendly practices. The program will offer incentives for commercial beekeepers and farmers to adopt practices that support…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
…All eight tracks were sold to local farmers who knew that the land might not come up again for sale for another 140 years. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute….
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…like Mexico — help balance the risk. Strategic adaptability remains central to Family Tree Farms’ success. Water Policy and Future Challenges Despite popular belief, Daniel notes that west side farmers…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…California farmers face — even after three wet winters — and criticized the state’s mismanagement of water infrastructure and distribution. “We’ve had great winters, yet allocations are still just 55%….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…a must-listen for growers, ranchers, and anyone working to keep American agriculture thriving. The headline segment centers around U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ testimony to the House Agriculture Committee. Her…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
…down with legendary ag leader Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farming and Processing to talk about the role of farmers as environmental stewards in California. Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, has a discussion with Nick Anderson from Helena Agri-Enterprises about the mounting challenges farmers face in California…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced an increase in 2025 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors south of California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta. The updated allocations reflect improved…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
An issue continues to plague California farmers: agricultural theft. Authorities recently arrested three individuals accused of stealing and selling thousands of dollars’ worth of cherries, damaging crops in the process….
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…impact on trucking, agriculture, and the state’s economy. California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio,/em> The Freight Emergency in California Nick Foglio didn’t mince…