…agricultural sector has been “starved of water,” burdened with high energy costs, and constrained by excessive labor and regulatory pressures. These challenges, he said, have made it increasingly difficult for…
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
…agricultural community in attendance. Farmers reportedly nodded in agreement as Bianco outlined his vision, grounded in firsthand experience and years of working alongside agricultural communities during his career in law…
California Governor Debate Highlights Sharp Divide on Energy, Water, and Farm Regulations
…for consumers. “The regulatory environment in California is choking off our agricultural community,” one candidate said. “It’s not one regulation, it’s layer after layer.” Several candidates pointed to the increasing…
Butler Manufacturing: From Water Tanks to Steel Buildings
…construction, the Butler brothers helped shape modern agricultural infrastructure. Their legacy continues to be felt today, as efficient storage systems and durable metal structures remain essential components of agricultural operations…
Fire Ants Pose Risks to Workers and Equipment in Almond Orchards
…an integrated management strategy. The product is available through local agricultural retailers and distributors, making it accessible for orchard operations of all sizes. For more information on fire ant management…
California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate
…in the conversation as California heads toward a critical election year. Jacobson noted that while candidates came prepared with more detailed responses than expected, the state’s agricultural challenges remain urgent….
Birth of the National Western Stock Show: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture
In the early 20th century, as the American West solidified its identity as the backbone of livestock production, a bold vision emerged—one that would unite ranchers, breeders, and agricultural leaders…
National Western Stock Show: A Legacy of American Agriculture
A Historic Beginning in Denver According to agricultural historian Mark Oppold, the National Western Stock Show in Denver first began in 1906, establishing itself as one of the most enduring…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…Kreps argues that too many decisions are made without real-world agricultural insight, leaving farmers to deal with the consequences. Water: The Issue That Changes Everything No topic dominates the conversation…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…Papagni. In this powerful conversation, Moffitt shares her journey from a fifth-generation walnut farm in Northern California to shaping agricultural policy at the highest levels—and why the future of farming…
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…
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
…early agricultural experiments were modest but significant. They demonstrated the federal government’s growing interest in not just acquiring land, but actively developing it. The blending of Indigenous agricultural knowledge with…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
…to provide legal work authorization for millions of undocumented workers who have been in the U.S. for years, many of whom are already deeply embedded in agricultural operations. “This bill…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
The Birth of Agriculture in Greeley Greeley became Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement, marking a turning point in the development of farming across the state. Early settlers arrived with optimism…