David Tangipa

David Tangipa Warns of New California Taxes, Government Overreach, and Threats to Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…Tangipa encouraged Californians not to remain on the sidelines, saying voters who want change must become actively involved. Media Trust and Alternative News Sources Papagni noted that many Californians increasingly…

California Almond Outlook

California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almonds, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…hosts note that California’s climate, infrastructure, and agricultural expertise remain difficult to replicate. One of the biggest topics during the interview is the outlook for California almonds. After a growing…

Family Tree Farms

Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms, Blueberries, Water, and California Agriculture’s Future

DanAgri-Business, Berries, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Trade, Water

…blueberries 12 months a year while ensuring retailers maintain consistent inventory. Jackson described Peru as nearly ideal for blueberry production due to its mild climate and ability to produce berries…

Massey Ferguson

From Massey-Harris to Massey Ferguson: The Evolution of an Agricultural Icon

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

…the time of the merger, farming was undergoing significant technological change. Farmers were increasingly adopting mechanized equipment to improve efficiency and productivity. Massey-Harris entered this growing market by producing threshing…

rural electrification

How Rural Electrification Changed American Agriculture Forever

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Biofuels/Energy, This Land of Ours

…Tennessee Valley Authority and the Beginning of Change A major turning point came during the Great Depression. In May 1933, the federal government took a significant step toward rural electrification…

Driscoll CEO Soren Bjorn

Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn Talks California Strawberries, Berry Innovation, Labor, Water, and the Future of Farming

DanAgri-Business, Berries, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Water

…crop industry occupies a unique position because crops such as strawberries cannot simply be moved elsewhere. California’s climate remains unmatched for berry production. “The best place in the world to…