…center to Fort Washington—the site of modern-day Cincinnati, Ohio. This move marked the beginning of structured governance, land surveying, and eventual settlement—laying the groundwork for agricultural development, family farms, and…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…farming. Reservoir Farms operates as a non-profit, on-farm startup incubator, enabling agriculture, robotics, and automation companies to develop, test, and scale breakthrough technologies. Cross-Regional Collaboration: Yuma and Salinas Bernstein’s innovation…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…diseases is another cornerstone of the plan. USDA will enhance biosecurity protocols and monitoring systems to keep U.S. livestock and crops safe. 7. Protecting Critical Infrastructure From farms to food…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…small and mid-size farms. Still, he remains hopeful: “The pendulum is starting to swing back… There are brighter days ahead.” FFA Roots and Farming Values Hartwig, a dedicated family man…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…action on long-delayed projects like the Sites Reservoir and denounced policies that prioritize fish over farms. “We’re flushing 75% of our water to the ocean while farms go dry. It’s…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…Central Valley growers: the spread of solar farms on fertile agricultural land. Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Ag Land “It’s Heartbreaking,” Says Hilton Hilton didn’t hold back. “It…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…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…