On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Colleen Cecil, Executive Director of the Butte County Farm Bureau, joined Nick Papagni to discuss rising production costs, water management, gray wolves…
Westward Expansion Opens New Opportunities for American Agriculture
…to everyday life and economic activity. For many farmers, agricultural production was focused on feeding their families, with any additional crops or products sold into small, local markets. Farming was…
Ventura County Farm Bureau Pushes for Economic Reforms as California Farmers Face Rising Costs
…the actual profitability of farming operations rather than relying solely on gross production values. Lampara said the index could help policymakers better understand how labor requirements, water costs, environmental regulations…
Women Played a Vital Role in American Agriculture During the Civil War
…caring for crops, and helping keep agricultural operations running. Their contributions were essential to maintaining food production during a period when the country faced enormous challenges. New Farm Machinery Helped…
Dairy Industry Faces Questions About How Long Export Growth Can Continue
…can last. Will Babler of Pinion Risk Management says the dairy industry is experiencing significant growth in both milk production and exports. While increased consumer interest in protein and international…
Global Blueberry Production Could Increase by 1 Million Tons by 2030
…Production Continues to Expand The potential for another 1 million tons of blueberries by 2030 highlights the pace of growth across the industry. As new plantings mature and production increases,…
Ventura County Farm Bureau Warns Strawberry Farm Closures Signal a Growing Agricultural Crisis
…financial pressures facing California agriculture. The discussion centered on the announced closure of six SoCal Berry farming operations, hundreds of anticipated layoffs and new economic data showing that production costs…
Supply and Demand Shaped Early American Agriculture
…The development of the cotton gin dramatically changed agricultural production in the American South. By making cotton processing more efficient, the invention allowed farmers to increase cotton production and helped…
Roger Isom Highlights Rodent Damage, Insurance Costs and Regulatory Challenges Facing California Agriculture
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Roger Isom, president and CEO of the Western Tree Nut Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, returned for Part 2…
Southern Agriculture: Cotton, Plantations and Soil Fertility
…encouraging greater specialization in agricultural production. The Cotton Gin Accelerated Cotton Production The invention of the cotton gin helped transform cotton production in the South. By making it easier to…
Foreign Investors Hold More Than 47 Million Acres of U.S. Agricultural Land
…crop or livestock production. Foreign holdings have increased 91% since 2010, highlighting continued international investment in U.S. land. However, the figures also provide additional context about who holds the land,…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
…Its work supports programs designed to protect citrus production through monitoring, early detection, treatment and public education. Committee Plays Role in Protecting California Citrus The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention…
Roger Isom Warns California Agriculture Faces Growing Challenges After Election
…of California cotton production. Although Isom does not expect the industry to return to its historical peak, he believes the state’s ability to produce high-quality Pima cotton remains an important…
How Railroads Helped Expand American Agriculture in the 1800s
…to ship farm products to population centers and commercial markets. This connectivity strengthened the relationship between land settlement and agricultural production. Farmers needed dependable ways to transport their harvests, while…