The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Nisei Farmers League President Manuel Cunha, focusing on one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: labor, immigration, and the future of the…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…time. He also supported the idea of replacing Cesar Chavez Day with a broader “Agricultural Day” to recognize the entire industry—from farmworkers to farmers and processors. Immigration Reform Takes Center…
Fire Ant Control Timing Critical for Protecting Almond Yields
…the right conditions. Research from UC Davis has shown that even a single colony can cause significant damage within a short period of time. “The impact can be enormous,” he…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
…and uncertain agricultural frontier became a center of large-scale wheat production that would feed both the nation and the world. A Turning Point in American Agricultural History The story of…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…strengthen the agricultural innovation ecosystem. Its mission is ambitious: bring together growers, researchers, startups, and educators to solve real-world challenges and ensure agriculture continues to thrive in one of the…
Ag Innovation and the Future of Farming; F3 Innovate Highlights Technology and Workforce Development
…hub for agricultural technology and innovation. Through partnerships with universities, startups, and growers, F3 Innovate is working to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world farming applications. Koepke emphasized…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…most dedicated producers may be forced to step away. R&D Tax Credits: A Game-Changer for Farmers A major focus of the discussion is the Research & Development (R&D) tax credit—an…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…profitability, innovation, and strong policy support in ensuring the future of farming, particularly in highly regulated states like California. One key topic was the role of research and development tax…
Part 2: Research Highlights Effective Tools for Almond Red Leaf Blotch Control
…Growing Edge segment, Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., says research trials are helping growers better understand how to manage the disease effectively. University and independent trials…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…advancing livestock genetics, many of the day-to-day decisions made on farms qualify as research and development. He discussed efforts to help farmers access R&D tax credits, which can provide much-needed…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…historian Louis Hacker, who documented how early American settlers managed the land as they pushed westward across the expanding United States. The Pioneer Expansion Era According to Hacker’s historical research,…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…has nearly disappeared and salmon runs continue to face challenges. This has prompted increased research and discussion about whether current strategies are the most effective approach. Groundwater and the Impact…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
California agriculture sits at the center of an ongoing debate over water policy, infrastructure, and the future of farming in the state. In a recent episode of the AgNet News…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
California agriculture sits at the center of some of the state’s most important policy debates—water supply, infrastructure, energy, and the future of farming. Those issues took center stage on the…