California agriculture

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Cybersecurity, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…regulatory burden. Ross acknowledged that overlapping rules across agencies often require duplicate reporting, increasing costs and inefficiencies. To address this, California has launched pilot programs to align regulations—particularly around water…

soil secrets

Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Environment, Fertilizer, Interview, Soil, Special Reports, Water

…Program? Russell Taylor pulls back the curtain on a growing issue many farmers don’t even realize they’re facing—not all soil products are what they claim to be. With new labeling…

F3 Innovate

Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture

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…Koepke describes F3 Innovate as an “integrator,” connecting all parts of the ag ecosystem. Through key pillars like talent development, investment support, and commercialization programs, the organization is helping move…

fire ant control

Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers

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…program also featured a continued in-depth interview with former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, who provided insight into the broader forces shaping agriculture today. Johanns emphasized the importance of…

Ag in the Classroom

Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students

DanAgri-Business, Education, Interview, Special Reports

…program to support teachers and students more effectively throughout the state. These coordinators help deliver curriculum resources, connect schools with local agricultural programs, and build partnerships that expand agriculture education…

California water

California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…dive into the history of the state’s water system, the program explored both the challenges and potential solutions facing farmers today. Steve Hilton Names John Duarte for Natural Resources Role…

AgNet News Hour podcast

AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health

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…event that takes students on a virtual journey through the farm-to-school process. The program will highlight produce operations, beef production, and school food service programs to show how food travels…