…the product. Roundup Supreme Court Ruling Centers on Federal Labeling The case involved Missouri resident John Durnell, who was awarded more than $1 million by a state jury after claiming…
Senate Farm Bill Draft Advances with New Support for Agriculture
…draft released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman and the priorities it addresses for farmers and ranchers. Brian Glenn, Director of Government Affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation…
American Farm Bureau’s Bailey Corwine on Farm Policy, Mental Health, Leadership, and Agriculture’s Future
…economic analysis and policy insights from AFBF economists, including Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis John Newton. Farm State of Mind Focuses on Mental Health One of Farm…
Senate Agriculture Leaders Signal Progress on Long-Awaited Farm Bill
…Senate Agriculture Committee leadership, although several significant policy disagreements remain unresolved. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman indicated that lawmakers could soon see legislative text for what some are calling…
From Cross-Check Planting to Modern Corn Rows: How Charles Deere Helped Transform Corn Production
…the development of a new planter by Charles Deere, the son of agricultural equipment pioneer John Deere. Charles Deere’s planter represented a significant advancement in planting technology. Unlike earlier systems,…
How Deere & Mansour Revolutionized Corn Planting in 19th Century America
…the growing demand for improved planting equipment, Charles Deere, the son of John Deere, partnered with Alva Mansur, a trusted Deere family business associate. Together, they formed the Deere &…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
…be recovered through stronger audits and accountability measures. For California agriculture specifically, Hilton announced that longtime farmer and businessman John Duarte of Duarte Nursery would serve as Secretary of Natural…
Edward Ring Series Continues as California Water Debate and Governor Race Intensify
…“We have to change the regulations,” Ring emphasized repeatedly throughout the interview. One proposed solution involved completing the long-discussed Folsom South Canal extension, which Ring and former Congressman John Duarte…
Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
…appointment he highlighted is John Duarte as his proposed Natural Resources Secretary. Hilton praised Duarte’s deep understanding of water issues and his connection to California’s Central Valley farming community. Together,…
Fire Ants Pose Risks to Workers and Equipment in Almond Orchards
Fire ants are often discussed in terms of crop damage, but their impact extends beyond yield loss. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says fire…
Fire Ant Control Timing Critical for Protecting Almond Yields
Fire ants can pose a serious threat to California almond orchards, particularly during key stages of nut development. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…The show opened with a timely conversation on fire ant management in almond orchards, a growing concern for producers across the state. John Mays of Central Life Sciences explained that…
Broadcast Applications Improve Fire Ant Control in Almond Orchards
Fire ants remain a persistent challenge for California almond growers, impacting both crop quality and worker safety. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says choosing…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…on the Ag Meter to hear John Duarte explain his water strategy, infrastructure plans, and what it could mean for the future of California agriculture. John Duarte Calls for Water…