california

California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Forestry, Greenhouse Gas, Interview, Irrigation, Solar, Special Reports, Water

…Path Forward While political and regulatory hurdles remain, Ring sees opportunity in leadership and collaboration. He notes that the governor and state agencies can implement meaningful change through executive action…

wolves

Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture

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…crops, and rangelands pull CO₂ from the air through photosynthesis. “No industry fights climate change like agriculture,” Aiello says. He urges farmers to own that truth—and say it out loud….

California

Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward

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…holds unmatched advantages in climate, soils, and expertise — but only if policymakers embrace common sense. “Farmers are the best environmentalists,” he said. “We just need the freedom to do…

Michigan

Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Cherries, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, This Land of Ours

…to freshwater, varied soils, and climate conditions that support a wide range of crops and livestock operations. America’s Leading Producer of Tart Cherries Michigan holds the number one ranking in…

John Holmes

John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education

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change in agriculture. In the first half of the 19th century, Europe was experiencing a rise in scientific agriculture, emphasizing experimentation, research, and improved farming practices. These developments captured Holmes’s…

California

Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads

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…and stay competitive, even as regulatory pressure increases. As the series concluded, Roberti struck an optimistic tone. California, he said, still has unmatched climate, soil, and production capacity. What’s missing…

California

Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce

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…habitat loss, which in turn pushes predators closer to livestock and communities. “This isn’t climate change,” he said. “This is fuel buildup and bad decisions.” Despite the challenges, Roberti stressed…