California

Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Wine

…framework focuses on: Regulatory consistency Fair trade policies Countering anti-alcohol and neo-prohibitionist movements Industry sustainability Representation for small & mid-sized producers Interest in the initiative is growing among academics in…

California

Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water, Wine

…and crop protection. Sustainable pest management: Phase-out of priority pesticides by 2050 raises concerns about balanced advisory representation. Automation hurdles: Driverless tractors face restrictions under OSHA rules, despite driverless cars…

Colleen Cecil

Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Event, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…central missions of the Butte County Farm Bureau. “We are the 1% feeding the other 99%,” Colleen said. “Anytime we get the opportunity to educate elected officials or the public,…

California

AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook

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

…challenges facing farmers statewide, including rising regulation costs, wildfire impacts, and increasing wolf depredation in nearby grazing regions. The show touches on trade tensions ahead of the USMCA review, updates…

early American farming

Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy

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

…core of daily life and national growth. Agriculture as the Foundation of American Life During this period, nearly every household relied on the land for survival. Agriculture dominated work, trade,…

southern agriculture

Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Cotton, Soil, This Land of Ours

…backbone of the region’s economy, driving both domestic and international trade. The success of these crops depended heavily on labor-intensive production and fertile soil, both of which played key roles…

California Table Grapes

California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season

DanAgri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Grapes, Interview, Special Reports

…New markets are under evaluation as the Commission works globally to expand opportunities while supporting strong domestic demand. Tariffs and International Trade On the subject of tariffs, LeMay reported no…

Kings County Farm Bureau

Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…supports 15% of all local jobs. When factoring in a 1.47 economic multiplier, agriculture becomes responsible for an even larger portion of the community’s financial wellbeing. Perhaps most striking, he…

California walnut

California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook

DanEconomy, Interview, Special Reports, Walnuts

…walnuts that meet specific market needs while optimizing pricing and distribution. Market Conditions and Competition International trade factors significantly impact walnut exports. Tariffs remain a challenge, especially India’s 100% tariff,…