Inside the Fight for Water in the Central Valley Lindsay Cederquist California agriculture is facing a defining moment—and water sits at the center of it all. In a compelling conversation…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…already implementing innovative solutions like water recharge, deficit irrigation, and improved efficiency practices to stretch limited supplies. “The farmers… are the ones that are quickly adapting,” she said. “They’re making…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Nisei Farmers League President Manuel Cunha, focusing on one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: labor, immigration, and the future of the…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
…that made traditional farming extremely difficult. Rainfall alone could not sustain crops, forcing settlers to rethink how agriculture could succeed in such an arid climate. Irrigation: The Key to Survival…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…time. He also supported the idea of replacing Cesar Chavez Day with a broader “Agricultural Day” to recognize the entire industry—from farmworkers to farmers and processors. Immigration Reform Takes Center…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
…and uncertain agricultural frontier became a center of large-scale wheat production that would feed both the nation and the world. A Turning Point in American Agricultural History The story of…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…automation isn’t about replacing workers—it’s about creating safer, more efficient jobs. F3 Innovate is taking that a step further with the upcoming launch of an AI Supercomputing Center in Fresno….
Ag Innovation and the Future of Farming; F3 Innovate Highlights Technology and Workforce Development
…the most exciting developments discussed was the launch of an AI Supercomputing Center in Fresno, designed to bring advanced computing power directly into the heart of California agriculture. This initiative…
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….
Broadcast Applications Improve Fire Ant Control in Almond Orchards
…that fire ants often nest in electrical components, irrigation systems, and machinery, creating operational challenges beyond the orchard itself. Effective fire ant management not only protects yield but also helps…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…Woolf Farming & Processing. Traditionally grown in Mexico, this drought-tolerant crop requires minimal irrigation—just a few inches of water per year under drip systems. Even more promising, early results in…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
California agriculture sits at the center of an ongoing debate over water policy, infrastructure, and the future of farming in the state. In a recent episode of the AgNet News…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…Congressman and Duarte Nursery owner John Duarte laid out a bold vision for the future—one centered on water abundance, infrastructure improvements, and practical leadership. Duarte, who has been tapped as…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
California agriculture sits at the center of some of the state’s most important policy debates—water supply, infrastructure, energy, and the future of farming. Those issues took center stage on the…