…most productive regions in the world. And if this interview makes one thing clear, it’s that agriculture is no longer just about farming—it’s about innovation. Building the Future of Farming…
Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture
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Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…generation on the farm, the answer was simple: profitability. That message drives much of Johanns’ work today. Farmers don’t lack passion—they need sustainable margins to continue. Without profitability, even the…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…on-farm management and engagement with the policies shaping agriculture’s future. From controlling pests in the orchard to navigating tax policy and global trade, farmers are balancing more variables than ever…
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
…Pattern of Farming However, Hacker’s research revealed a pattern that might surprise many people today. He found that the first generation of pioneers often farmed the land in a wasteful…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…a classic “chicken-and-egg” challenge. Woolf Farming is helping bridge that gap by planting, building relationships, and developing nursery stock. Sustainability, Technology, and the Next Generation The future of Woolf Farming…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…to adapt, innovate, and search for new opportunities to keep farming viable for the next generation. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
The March 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour highlighted the innovative work happening on California’s west side as Stuart Wolf of Wolf Farming and Processing joined the program alongside…
The Homestead Act: How Free Land Transformed North American Agriculture
Opening the Frontier to Farmers In the mid-19th century, governments in North America began actively encouraging farmers to settle and cultivate vast areas of frontier land. These policies would dramatically…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
…in both rural and urban classrooms. Virtual Farm Day Brings the Farm to Students One of the organization’s most popular programs is Virtual California Farm Day, which allows students to…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…needs to manage them more effectively. “We’re going to get water on the farms, every farm,” Duarte said during the interview. “We’re going to make every city a tree town,…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…dive into the history of the state’s water system, the program explored both the challenges and potential solutions facing farmers today. Steve Hilton Names John Duarte for Natural Resources Role…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
…event that takes students on a virtual journey through the farm-to-school process. The program will highlight produce operations, beef production, and school food service programs to show how food travels…
