…a System One of the most compelling takeaways from the conversation is Moffitt’s philosophy that farming cannot be approached in silos. Everything is connected: Soil health Water management Market access…
Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
…to establish a sustainable agricultural presence. William N. Byers and the Push for Farming A pivotal figure in Colorado’s early agricultural history was William N. Byers, founder of the Rocky…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…consumers at the grocery store. SGMA and the Squeeze on Farmers Layered on top of these challenges is the implementation of SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act), which is now restricting…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
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Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
…workforce heading into the 2026 growing season. Cunha highlighted the proposed Dignity Act as a major step toward addressing long-standing labor challenges across agriculture and other industries. The legislation aims…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
…Dust Bowl’s Devastating Lesson Despite these advancements, Colorado agriculture faced one of its greatest challenges during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Severe drought, combined with poor land management practices,…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…rest of the story.” He pointed to historical accounts and interviews from farmworkers alleging intimidation, retaliation, and coercion during the height of union activity. According to Cunha, these stories include:…
Fire Ant Control Timing Critical for Protecting Almond Yields
…bait to work through the colony and reduce populations before they can impact developing nuts. Combining proper timing with a broader management strategy can help growers stay ahead of fire…
Todd Burkdoll Highlights Tools for Ants, Plant Bugs, and Weed Control
…carried back to the colony, where it disrupts reproduction and eventually eliminates the population. While not fast-acting, Burkdoll noted that results typically become visible within two to three weeks as…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…reality. Livestock losses, sleepless nights, and emotional strain have become part of the job. Roberti emphasized that this is not a temporary challenge. Unlike weather or markets, predator management is…
California Cattle Industry Faces Growing Pressure; Katie Roberti Discusses Wolves, Water, and Policy Challenges
…evolving landscape. One of the most pressing issues discussed was the rapid expansion of wolf populations in Northern California. While wolves have been present for over a decade, recent activity…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…generation on the farm, the answer was simple: profitability. That message drives much of Johanns’ work today. Farmers don’t lack passion—they need sustainable margins to continue. Without profitability, even the…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…The show opened with a timely conversation on fire ant management in almond orchards, a growing concern for producers across the state. John Mays of Central Life Sciences explained that…
Part 2: Research Highlights Effective Tools for Almond Red Leaf Blotch Control
…programs, particularly for Alternaria control, but Burkdoll noted that its broad spectrum of activity also makes it effective against multiple pathogens including scab, rust, and blossom blight. This broad activity…