…constraints: “A farm is not a factory. The cows got to be milked. The crops got to be picked. Things got to happen when they got to happen because of…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…positive news, the hosts highlighted a Senate bill supporting milk in schools, benefiting the dairy industry. Milk remains a vital source of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, and the show…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…abundance”—farmers, energy producers, and working people who generate the food, power, and materials society depends on. And Duarte is clear: the champions of abundance are about to kick butt in…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…speaks volumes about the need to better support agricultural producers. Understanding California’s Agricultural Legacy Jacobs offered a brief historical tour of California’s agricultural evolution—from Native American acorn harvests, to Spanish…
Land O’Lakes: Minnesota Creameries to Iconic Butter Brand
…American dairy history took place in St. Paul, Minnesota. 320 cooperative creameries merged to form the Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association. This strategic unification helped small dairy producers strengthen their market…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…growers but also fosters partnerships with retailers to ensure that organic solutions are accessible to consumers and profitable for producers. While organic agriculture may not be experiencing explosive growth, Jungman…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…Boyer blend personal updates with in-depth interviews and industry analysis, creating a vivid picture of the pressures and opportunities facing today’s producers. Holiday Reflections and Shifting Trends in American Beef…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…the region have maintained herd sizes while becoming increasingly efficient. Giannelli praises the industry for its innovation, particularly in sustainability practices: “From methane digesters to milk production, to composting manure,…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…actionable information to the agricultural community. Celebrating Agriculture with the Vintage Faire Mall Mural The mural at Vintage Faire Mall celebrates local agriculture and honors the producers behind the county’s…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…ranchers quickly learned a fundamental economic principle: the law of supply and demand. These producers discovered that market forces could just as easily boost their prosperity as threaten it, depending…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…Solinftec’s roadmap. Wetli says meetings with growers at FIRA USA have shown strong interest—especially among specialty crop producers. Solinftec expects to bring units to California in the coming years to…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…pistachios, walnuts, raisins, powdered milk, and more. Return the loaded container to the port for export. Containers then begin their journey abroad, with typical transit times to places like India…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed back Jeff Cox, President of Best Drayage in Madera, for an in-depth conversation about ports, pricing, and how California’s nuts, milk, and produce make their…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
…the same respect and sustainability that define modern agriculture. Today’s producers take pride in soil conservation practices, using science-based management to maintain soil fertility for generations to come. But historical…