…law degree focused on agricultural law. Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarships 43 students received awards for careers in beef and sheep ranching or rangeland management. Since 1955, the foundation has…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…Lasting Impact George Washington Carver’s work not only helped save Southern agriculture, but also laid the foundation for modern sustainable farming practices. His legacy continues to inspire innovation in soil…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados Legal Action Targets Sustainability Claims A prominent lawsuit, now drawing national attention, centers around allegations against produce giant Del Monte. According to court documents…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…around agricultural policy. Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters Supply Management Safeguards Stir Unease Borror highlighted Canada’s longstanding efforts to protect its domestic supply management systems—especially in…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…Their success demonstrates that with the right technology and management, desert agriculture can thrive. Enter Danny Bernstein, CEO of The Reservoir, an ag-tech innovation hub dedicated to revolutionizing specialty crop…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…turned to wildfire preparedness and the new federal stance on forest management. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testified that the USDA is elevating the national fire preparedness level and removing regulatory…
Bianco: Every California Community Is Unique
…be addressed.” This principle, Bianco added, underscores his belief that government must act as a steward for all communities, not just the politically or economically dominant ones. Looking Ahead As…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
…program focuses on building adaptable pest management systems. These systems allow for rapid response to new and expanding invasive species and enhance current Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. The grant…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…Action Plan. Announced by USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the plan outlines seven key priorities aimed at protecting American farmland, food systems, and agricultural innovation from both foreign threats…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…1156, which would pause the Williamson Act to allow solar development on farmland. “It breaks my heart… the most fertile soil in the world is being covered with solar farms,”…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…heart of their advocacy is support for Executive Order 14181, originally issued under the Trump administration, which lays the groundwork for modernizing water management and increasing overall water deliveries statewide….
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…in coal-fired factories, shipped across the ocean on super tankers, polluting the air. It’s a scam,” he said. “It doesn’t help the environment and it’s not sustainable.” Solar Heat Impacting…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…most vocal candidates in California’s upcoming gubernatorial race, Steve Hilton. It’s a high-energy episode packed with policy critiques, hard-hitting interviews, and a call to action for California’s farming communities. Hilton,…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
…such as harvest-assist technologies and alternative harvesting techniques to reduce dependency on surge labor and costly H-2A workers. Smarter Input Management for Sustainability Input efficiency is another cornerstone of The…