mid-Atlantic

How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Field & Row Crops, Grain, This Land of Ours, Wheat

…European demand with increasing success. This transition marked the beginning of a thriving export economy that would continue to shape the region’s agricultural identity for decades. Population Growth and the…

Bill Jones

Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future

DanAgri-Business, Drought, Economy, Education, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…the Golden State. In this AgMeter interview, Jones reflects on his tenure in office, his continuing advocacy for voter ID, and his vision for restoring California’s agricultural and political balance….

Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Corn, Economy, Field & Row Crops, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Melons, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…he said. “It’s data-driven farming. Every field, every pass, every result is measured.” Sibley also discussed his journey from university professor and self-driving car pioneer to agricultural innovator. “I realized…

Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almonds, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Pistachios, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Stone Fruit, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Water

…open borders, but you also can’t ignore the workers who’ve built this country. We need a fair system that works for everyone.” On water, Jones argued that California’s crisis is…

Nat DiBuduo

Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming

DanAgri-Business, Grapes, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Water, Wine

…the agricultural and cultural roots of the San Joaquin Valley. A Life of Service—But Not Politics With decades of experience on agricultural boards and community organizations, Papagni asked if DiBuduo…

Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour

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…from technology and education to leadership in the field. Koepke began the program by outlining F3 Innovate’s mission: to transform the Central Valley into a world-class hub for agricultural technology…

Karen Ross

Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Energy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water

…the future.” Preparing Farmworkers for the Future of Ag Tech Ross praised Reedley College’s competency-based certificate programs that help incumbent farmworkers gain new skills for the evolving agricultural workforce. With…

railroads

How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…become a vital link between agricultural producers and the growing markets of the East Coast. A Turning Point for Agriculture The expansion of railroads revolutionized American agriculture by connecting rural…