…for the Alliant Group, Mike Johanns. In a compelling conversation with AgMeter, Nick Papagni on the AgNet West Hour, Johanns delivers a candid look at the challenges farmers face today…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
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….
Colonial Fur Trade and Wheat Demand Shaped Early American Farming
…of the most profitable crops they could grow and export. Farmers Expand Flaxseed and Corn Production In addition to wheat, colonial farmers also increased production of other crops such as…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…facing farmers and what it will take to sustain agriculture for the next generation. Speaking with hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill, Johanns drew on decades of experience as a…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
American agriculture has always been shaped by the land—and by how farmers chose to use it. In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, agricultural broadcaster Mark Oppold highlights the work of…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…limited water allocations—currently around 15 percent. That uncertainty is forcing farmers to rethink how they use their land and what crops can realistically be sustained in the future. For Stuart…
The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles
…farmers. Settlers faced extreme weather conditions, including tornadoes, blizzards, droughts, hailstorms, and floods. To make matters worse, swarms of grasshoppers regularly swept through crops, devastating entire harvests. These natural hardships…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…explained that early allocation decisions are critical because farmers must plan crops, financing, and planting schedules months in advance. One potential solution gaining attention is agave, a desert crop traditionally…
The Homestead Act: How Free Land Transformed North American Agriculture
Opening the Frontier to Farmers In the mid-19th century, governments in North America began actively encouraging farmers to settle and cultivate vast areas of frontier land. These policies would dramatically…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…grow it. Yet when people hear directly from farmers, they often become more engaged and supportive. He believes farmers must continue sharing their stories, building connections with urban communities, and…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…moving forward. The interview, part two of a continuing water series, explored the growing concerns among farmers about water allocations, environmental regulations, and the long-term sustainability of agriculture in the…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
…testing around it.” Sharing the Story of California Agriculture Fletcher also expressed appreciation for the farmers and ranchers who make agriculture education possible. “To our producers and ranchers out there,…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…Message to Farmers Duarte closed the interview with a message to farmers who have struggled with years of uncertainty. Help, he says, could be on the way. His vision includes…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…dive into the history of the state’s water system, the program explored both the challenges and potential solutions facing farmers today. Steve Hilton Names John Duarte for Natural Resources Role…