…show highlights how the region is using drone technology and creative water management to sustain its success. The show features a compelling interview with Don Didwitty, a videographer and drone…
Ticks to Tech: The Evolution of Cattle Ear Tags
…early 1970s with the development of insecticide-impregnated ear tags. These early tags were a breakthrough in livestock management, providing a practical way to reduce tick infestations and protect cattle from…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…to the public on the CEAP Cropland Assessments page at nrcs.usda.gov. These results will help inform decisions on how to better support sustainable agriculture across the United States. Sponsored Content…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…sacrificing safety. “We proved we could do this safely while keeping the supply chain moving,” Krebs said. HELP Act Would Make Exemptions Permanent The HELP Act would permanently codify the…
Land for Service: How Revolutionary Soldiers Were Paid in Acres
…development in the young nation. While records do not pinpoint the exact size of each grant, historians estimate that the parcels ranged from 20 to 30 acres—enough for a single…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-30-25
Fixing Groundwater Policy from the Ground Up On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive into one of the most critical issues facing California agriculture: water. And…
Lawnmower Origins in Agriculture History
…but his invention made a lasting impact on daily life. In 1830, Budding observed a cloth-cutting machine in a local factory and was struck by the idea that the same…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
Two California AgTech Leaders Join Forces to Revolutionize Crop Management In a bold move that promises to accelerate the evolution of agricultural automation, San Jose-based Bonsai Robotics has announced the…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
Industry Leaders Urge U.S., Mexico, and Canada to Act A coalition of North American produce organizations is calling on the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada to resolve…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…experience. Over the past nine years, he’s witnessed a staggering 140-foot drop in groundwater levels on his own farm. Through the episode, Angel lays out how SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management…
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
NPPC Testifies Against California Law’s National Impact Pat Hord, an Ohio pork producer and vice president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), along with NPPC economist Holly Cook, testified…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…Economic Recovery Program. The berth repair project has also cleared a key hurdle, receiving environmental approval under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This approval allows construction to begin soon,…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…Act of 2025 is allocated equitably among states—especially to support the recovery of California farmers affected by natural disasters. Reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West. Schiff Pushes USDA for…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…legal nightmare.” He emphasized that while the federal government can act quickly on foreign aid or Wall Street bailouts, water infrastructure for California agriculture remains neglected. According to Duarte, the…