California

AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…education, youth involvement through FFA, and support of local nonprofits through food vendors underscores its importance beyond just equipment sales. Farmers and non-farmers alike are encouraged to attend and experience…

George Zhuang

George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes

DanAgri-Business, Environment, Grapes, Interview, Soil, Special Reports, Specialty Crops

…new raisin varieties designed for mechanical pruning and harvesting. Mechanization and the Future of Raisins Zhuang highlighted new raisin varieties such as Sunpreme, which show strong potential for near 100%…

California

California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…production. Listeners were reminded of the importance of advocating for California-grown products and supporting U.S. agriculture. Mental health resources for farmers, promoted by the American Farm Bureau Federation, were also…

Food Dyes

Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Special Reports

When national conversations turn to artificial food dyes, most people think about labels and regulations. For Erin Krier, the issue is personal—and rooted in years of lived experience as both…

California

Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…for a year expected to bring major change. From rising costs and labor challenges to food regulation and taxpayer transparency, the discussion reflected growing frustration among farmers, families, and small…

New Mexico

New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Cattle, Dairy and Livestock, Specialty Crops, Stone Fruit, This Land of Ours, Tree, nut & vine crops

…cattle, onions, alfalfa, cotton, hay, and dairy products. This diversity supports a resilient agricultural economy and contributes significantly to local and national markets. Farming Families and Land Agriculture in New…

irrigation

California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…and water allocations—especially as climate-driven changes cause snow to melt earlier than in the past. Planning for the Future Starts Now Weimer stresses that California tends to plan only after…

California

AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water

…how farmers continue to struggle under mounting regulations, high costs, and long-standing policy failures, even as the state experiences multiple strong water years. They emphasize that while agriculture is cyclical,…