California

AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…education, youth involvement through FFA, and support of local nonprofits through food vendors underscores its importance beyond just equipment sales. Farmers and non-farmers alike are encouraged to attend and experience…

California

California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…production. Listeners were reminded of the importance of advocating for California-grown products and supporting U.S. agriculture. Mental health resources for farmers, promoted by the American Farm Bureau Federation, were also…

California

Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…for a year expected to bring major change. From rising costs and labor challenges to food regulation and taxpayer transparency, the discussion reflected growing frustration among farmers, families, and small…

California

AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water

…how farmers continue to struggle under mounting regulations, high costs, and long-standing policy failures, even as the state experiences multiple strong water years. They emphasize that while agriculture is cyclical,…

California

California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…over citizens and small farmers. She proposed incentivizing farming and supporting small agricultural operations with reduced taxes and infrastructure assistance to ensure the state’s long-term sustainability. The conversation also addressed…

California

AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Grapes, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, U.S-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), Wine

…environmental policies to the wine industry, and international trade. The discussion starts with the ongoing controversy surrounding the reintroduction of wolves, which is a significant issue for farmers and ranchers…

corn harvesting

The History of Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization

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

…labor-intensive challenge. Before tractors and combines became common, farmers relied on hand labor. Worker’s hand-husked each ear of corn and loaded them into high-sided wagons, meticulously picking the fields clean….

California

AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Grapes, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, U.S-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), Wine

…environmental policies to the wine industry, and international trade. The discussion starts with the ongoing controversy surrounding the reintroduction of wolves, which is a significant issue for farmers and ranchers…