grain elevators

The Origins of Conveyor Grain Elevators in 19th Century America

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Corn, This Land of Ours, Wheat

…efficiently to New Orleans, reflecting the broader expansion of trade networks in the United States. Dart’s steam-powered elevator, however, remained a benchmark of speed and efficiency, influencing the design of…

beef

Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food

DanAgri-Business, Avian Influenza (Bird Flu), Cattle, Economy, Hogs & Pork, Interview, Poultry, Special Reports

…beef industry.’ Drought and Its Impact on Cattle Herds Hill explained that severe drought conditions across the United States have caused major disruptions in beef supply. Nearly 30% of the…

David Tangipa

Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…that every agricultural sector in California is united against it and underscored the importance of holding policymakers accountable in future elections. A Call to Action for Farmers and Citizens Throughout…

California

California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…the final crop size to under 2.4 billion pounds. Where California Almonds Grow Best Malanca pointed to the Westlands Water District and surrounding areas in western Fresno County as historically…

California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Dairy and Livestock, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Trade, Walnuts, Water

…pricing has slumped in recent weeks. With dairies lining Highway 99 and beyond, this aid could not come at a more important time for California producers. Assemblyman David Tangipa joined…

Henry A. Wallace

Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…Commerce The 11th U.S. Secretary of Agriculture The 33rd Vice President of the United States under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt His political career reflected a deep commitment to improving American…

forest management

The Roots of U.S. Forest Management

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Forestry, This Land of Ours, USDA

…forestry practices. The Forest Reserve Act of 1891 A decade later, Congress passed the Forest Reserve Act, giving the President the authority to designate western public lands as forest reserves….

California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…Cameron noted that without reliable labor, food production in California—and by extension, the United States—would be significantly disrupted. Water Management and Sustainable Farming Water management was another major focus. Cameron…