missouri

Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Economy, This Land of Ours

…by river provided Missouri producers with a dependable and profitable outlet for their harvests. River transportation was not simply convenient—it was transformative. It reduced costs, increased market reach, and made…

California

Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Interview, Irrigation, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…Ring explained, is regulatory instability. Oil producers and refiners are hesitant to invest in long-term infrastructure if policy shifts every election cycle. Without consistent leadership and predictable rules, companies won’t…

Michigan

Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Cherries, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, This Land of Ours

…ranks among the nation’s top agricultural producers. This American Agriculture History Minute highlights why Michigan farmers play such a critical role in feeding the country and supporting rural economies. Over…

California

Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Conservation, Environment, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…strain producers. He pointed out that California cattle numbers are historically low, and rebuilding herds takes years — not months — making policy mistakes especially dangerous right now. A major theme…

flour

How Minneapolis Mills Produced Nearly All of the Nation’s Flour

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Corn, Field & Row Crops, This Land of Ours, Wheat

…remains. Remarkably, all three companies—or their corporate descendants—are still major flour producers today, more than a century after their dominance peaked. Minnesota’s rise as America’s flour capital illustrates how infrastructure,…

California

Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Conservation, Environment, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…that cattle producers are not asking to eliminate wolves or abandon environmental responsibility. They want balance — and the right to protect their livelihoods. “Give us the ability to defend…

Sonoma County

Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Dairy and Livestock, Economy, Education, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Special Reports, Tree, nut & vine crops, Water, Wine

…shared an inside look at local farming, advocacy, and community outreach, highlighting the complex landscape facing producers today. Battling Regulations and Activist Pressure Ghirardelli described ongoing challenges in the county,…

California

Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Conservation, Environment, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…their lowest level since 1951, and rebuilding a herd takes years — not months. While producers have improved meat quality and efficiency, challenges like labor costs, regulation, border issues, and…

California

California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Grapes, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports, Specialty Crops

…eating raisins again. With milk and other products using colorful packaging and fun messaging to reach young consumers, Papagni argued raisins need that same energy, even suggesting the return of…