…1156, which allows pauses on the Williamson Act and enables the conversion of ag land to solar farms. Hilton calls it “heartbreaking,” emphasizing that farmland in California, especially the Central…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…down with Danny Bernstein, CEO of The Reservoir, a groundbreaking incubator for ag innovation. Bernstein discusses his team’s work with major California growers like Taylor Farms and Driscoll’s to create…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…family-run farms. “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers Permanent Death Tax Relief A cornerstone of the bill is the permanent estate tax exemption—set at $15 million…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…family farms—has passed. Find out what it means for tax reform, farm succession, and the long-term viability of American agriculture. Plus, a look at the decline of an American pantry…
Daniel Halladay Revolutionized Windmill Technology in 1854
…of steel instead of wood, greatly improving durability. Halladay’s invention laid the foundation for the modern windmills and turbines we see today—providing consistent power and irrigation to farms across America…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…Blueberry Grower Support Kasey Cronquist, President of the North American Blueberry Council, welcomed the announcement with strong praise. “This additional funding is a game-changer for family farms that power our…
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
…His message is clear: fixing the border isn’t just about immigration—it’s about protecting farmworkers and America’s food supply. Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms Coyotes Exploiting Farm Labor In a…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
…industry stakeholders. The findings are expected to influence strategic planning, guide market development, and enhance understanding of current trends in mushroom cultivation—ranging from indoor vertical farms to more traditional growing…
H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers
…rural communities and is deeply rooted in the agricultural economy. “Most of the workers live in our rural communities. They are part of those farms and those families.” Cunha continues…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
The recent closure of the Spreckels Sugar Plant in Imperial Valley is sending ripples through the region’s agricultural economy. Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms, a diversified grower in the area,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…grower Devin Norene, who farms in the Southern Sacramento Valley and serves on the California Walnut Board. Norene discusses why 2024 could mark a major comeback year for the walnut…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
California Farmer Confronts Water, Regulation, and Foreign Land Sales Andrew Leimgruber and Family Fourth-generation Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms has become a national voice for California agriculture,…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
Imperial Valley Grower Increases Yields While Cutting Water Use Water Scarcity Demands Innovation Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms in California’s Imperial Valley knows what it means to farm under extreme…
George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture
…and making Southern farms more sustainable in the long run. Many historians credit him with saving agriculture in the South during a critical period of transition. —Mark Oppold, American Agriculture…