Independent

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…biggest strength is that she isn’t tied to party influence or special interests. That independence, she argues, allows her to speak openly about issues impacting farmers, businesses, and everyday Californians—without…

Independent

California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Education, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Trade, Water

The AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and energetic conversation with independent gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti, who is pushing for major reforms in California while emphasizing stronger support for farmers,…

popcorn

Popcorn Through the Ages: From Ancient Origins to American Staple

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

…hard economic times. For many struggling farmers, popcorn also became a lifeline. As traditional crops lost profitability, some agricultural families shifted to growing popcorn as a way to survive financially….

Jon Kinzenbaw

Jon Kinzenbaw: A Modern Pioneer in Agricultural Innovation

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…Growing up in rural Iowa, Kinzenbaw was immersed in agriculture from an early age. This upbringing gave him firsthand insight into the challenges farmers faced in improving efficiency, productivity, and…

California agriculture

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Cybersecurity, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…weather patterns. This forces the state to rethink how it captures, stores, and distributes water moving forward. Regulation vs. Reality for Farmers One of the biggest frustrations among farmers is…

California Ag Secretary

California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Drought, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Trade, Water

…places on farmers. Ross recognized that California’s regulatory system has grown increasingly complex over time, often requiring farmers to submit similar information to multiple agencies. “We’ve seen continuous add-on,” she…

aqua4d

Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Fertilizer, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…and more time growing healthy, productive crops. Supporting Farmers Where It Matters Most Today’s farmers are under immense pressure—balancing rising costs, environmental regulations, and the need to remain profitable. Solutions…