The March 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of practical field insights and high-level agricultural policy discussion, giving California farmers both immediate takeaways and long-term perspective….
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…driven Woolf Farming toward crops that require significantly less water—most notably, agave. Agave: A New Frontier for California Agriculture Agave has emerged as one of the most exciting developments at…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…California growers adapt to ongoing water shortages and shifting agricultural realities. Farming on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley has become increasingly difficult, with growers once again facing…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
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Early American Farmers Move West After the Revolution
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The Growth of American Agriculture: From Colonial Times to the Mid-20th Century
…American farming is one of growth, adaptation, and the vital role it played in shaping the nation. Agriculture in Colonial America In the colonial period, agriculture was far more than…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…soil paired with hard labor, economic promise matched by logistical challenge. I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture Sponsored Content…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg, who shared encouraging news about international markets for U.S. agriculture. According to Lindberg, the U.S. agricultural trade deficit is projected to drop significantly—from about $50…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
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Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
The March 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a detailed and eye-opening conversation with Cannon Michael, President and CEO of Bowles Farming Company, about the serious challenges facing…
Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
…reforms across state agencies. Agriculture played a central role in the discussion. Hilton said California farmers are being suffocated by regulations, permits, and environmental rules that make it difficult to…
640 Acres and a Fresh Start: Early Tennessee Land Grants
…blank canvases requiring years of effort to become productive agricultural operations. The Foundation of American Agriculture The settlement of central and western Tennessee illustrates a larger truth about American agricultural…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…freight operators, farm suppliers, and rural commuters, Hilton says affordable energy is essential to keeping food production viable. Agriculture, Automation, and Labor After attending the World Ag Expo in Tulare,…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
The March 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most candid conversations yet about the mounting pressures facing California agriculture. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill…