…That’s why we are here, to fight for them and provide those resources so they can focus on what they do best: feeding the world,” she said. Her passion also…
Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Chickens in American Agriculture
…multiple demands on limited resources. The simplicity of raising chickens—needing less space, feed, and supervision—offered pioneer families a manageable way to sustain themselves and grow their homesteads. Backyard Chickens: A…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
…offer a variety of high-quality fruits and vegetables in one stop for food service buyers. “We started from scratch, knocking on doors, selling fruit,” Torosian said. “Now we’re one of…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…the industry to invest in the next generation of growers, ensuring they have the resources, training, and policy support to carry the sector forward. A Call for Engagement Nicol’s message…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…With service trucks covering territory from Bakersfield to Yuba City, Midland specializes in providing efficient, cutting-edge John Deere equipment for orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops. Nelson details the growing role…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…across the Golden State. Funding Shortfalls and Federal Tensions Collotti described a grim reality in post-fire recovery, accusing state leaders of leaving devastated communities without resources. According to her, federal…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…to mentor young athletes, helping them maximize their natural abilities while fostering competition and teamwork. Though it can pull him away from the dairy during critical months, he embraces the…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…other industries pool resources for lobbying, farmers often remain independent and hesitant to invest in advocacy, despite their sector’s critical role in the economy and food supply. Increasing regulatory burdens…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…residential areas and push into adjacent agricultural land. It’s a growing and spreading issue, one that’s exhausting both financial and labor resources. Later in the show, we hear from Roger…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…around them, including deer, wild turkeys, and small game. Interestingly, they practiced a form of resource conservation that was born out of necessity: pioneers only hunted what they needed at…
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…the passion of California’s FFA leaders comes through loud and clear. Whether it’s preparing students for careers in farming, agribusiness, ag law, or public service, this organization is growing much…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
…and development. Dr. Soderstrom compares it to a country going to war. “You have to recruit soldiers, build equipment, and redirect resources—all of which costs energy,” she explains. A calf’s…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
USDA and NRCS Partner to Collect Data from 23,000 Operations The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…unloaded mid-journey, and exposure to extreme heat or cold can endanger their health. However, federal mandates such as Hours of Service (HOS) limits and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) requirements often…