…the authority of the Northwest Territory, along with areas that would later become Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota. Reorganization and the Indiana Territory In 1800, the federal…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…more than 100 livestock kills in just a few months, despite constant monitoring and intervention by state and federal agencies. Wolves in California, he said, have never been pressured or…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…Trump administration, highlighting its nutritional value for children. She stressed the importance of common-sense policies, careful stewardship of resources, and accountability in government spending, especially in addressing hunger and homelessness….
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
…people,” Brazil emphasizes. “It’s about wise water management and sustaining communities.” Advocacy and Federal Support Brazil credits his daughter, Keely Brazil Covello, for bringing national attention to the issue. Her…
Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
…After exhausting local and state channels, Lands took the issue federal. His advocacy reached USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and NRCS Chief Aubrey Betancourt, who he credits with recognizing the national…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…effort reached the federal level. He credited U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt for stepping in, saying their involvement gave the community hope when state…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…small flying workhorse than a hobby drone. He also shared major industry news: the administration is moving toward restricting foreign-made drones and critical drone components, opening the door for American…
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
…that while fertilizers are regulated at the state level, pesticides fall under federal oversight. Because soil amendments were never clearly defined when laws were written, some products have faced unnecessary…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…to improve access for halal-certified U.S. beef and dairy, noting strong demand in Malaysia and a big jump in exports like cheese. He emphasized that the administration is focused on…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…produced under lower standards compete in the same markets. Douglas described this imbalance as one of the most frustrating realities for California growers. Federal Attention and Specialty Crop Advocacy Douglas…
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
…labor reform at the federal level, where she believes there may finally be a window of opportunity to improve the system. She also pointed to predator issues, including wolves, as…
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
…emphasizes both immediate and long-term support for producers. The hosts note the importance of federal engagement in California agriculture, especially amid water challenges, regulatory pressures, and emerging predation concerns. The…
Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
…Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and promised updates soon. Rollins also highlighted a long list of federal actions aimed at easing the pressure on farmers nationwide, including changes to labor rules,…
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…devastate local farming and ranching communities, and directly threaten U.S. food security. She explained that she intervened in the case before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on December 19, signaling…