The Origins of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture The Morrill Act of 1862 and Its Impact In 1862, the United States passed the First Morrill Act, a historic piece of…
Walnuts on the Rise: How to Defend a Promising Crop
…how it stacks up against other disease-control options. If you’re growing walnuts or advising those who do, this episode is packed with actionable insights and timely tips to help you…
Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Chickens in American Agriculture
…during the mid-1800s, it was actually chickens that held the coveted position in many pioneer households. Chickens were especially popular among settlers moving westward due to their ease of transport…
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…dairy sector also remains under scrutiny, as producers balance herd management, feed costs, and market volatility. Today’s discussion touches on the importance of supporting fresh cows through nutritional management and…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…people have no idea what we do in agriculture, but they’re making the rules,” he says. Syngenta, for its part, actively engages with state and federal governments to ensure farmers’…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…groundwater recharge. He criticized restrictions imposed by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and environmental rulings that redirected massive amounts of water away from farms. In Fresno County, once the…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…and Farming Policy Water storage and infrastructure remain at the heart of California agriculture’s future. Kreps stressed the need for new dams and recharge projects to ensure sustainable farming across…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…to sustain both corn and wheat. Yet Joseph remains optimistic, believing that efficiency and smart resource management can help farmers adjust. Water: California’s Biggest Agricultural Challenge Bakker calls water “the…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…funding from FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers ended without sustainable follow-up from the Newsom administration, leaving clean-up incomplete and property owners in limbo. She believes the Trump administration’s…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…plays a key role in the supply chain that supports them. Herd Management and Feed Production Though Case keeps the exact number of cows private, his operation is substantial. He…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…world,” he said, “but they can’t compete if we make it impossible to do business here.” One of Kreps’ top concerns is water management. He noted that the state has…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…fit—whether in production agriculture, law, agribusiness, or environmental science.” Embracing Technology and Sustainable Practices Looking ahead, FFA members are preparing for a future shaped by precision agriculture, drones, and integrated…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…of the most regulated states, water management remains disjointed. The 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) aimed to curb overdraft through local collaboration, yet implementation has been uneven. Madera County’s…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…extreme heat and reduced farm inputs. This year’s mild spring and summer should improve quality, yield, and marketability. New plantings are slowing, and water restrictions under the Sustainable Groundwater Management…