…discussed how producers can secure policy victories at both the national and state levels while addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing pork production. Among the featured speakers was…
U.S. Rice Planting Near Completion as Crop Conditions Remain Strong
…state. Rice planting schedules in California often extend later than other production regions due to differences in climate, water management and production practices. As a result, the state’s progress is…
Economic Outlook Session to Spotlight Key Challenges Facing Tree Nut Industry
…sectors continue to face challenges ranging from fluctuating global demand and shifting trade relationships to rising production costs and economic uncertainty. As international markets remain critical to the success of…
San Diego Agriculture Faces Rising Costs, Labor Challenges, and Water Concerns
…face higher production costs than many foreign competitors. Labor remains another significant challenge. According to Groot, San Diego County growers struggle to attract workers due to high housing costs and…
International Harvester: The Company That Helped Mechanize American Agriculture
…through the production of trucks and heavy equipment. However, its greatest legacy remains tied to American farming history. The company helped usher in the mechanized age of agriculture, allowing farms…
San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future
…water costs and labor shortages to specialty crops, nursery production, regulatory pressures, and the future of California farming, Groot offered valuable insights into an industry that remains vital to both…
USDA Officials Highlight Water, Rural Development, and Specialty Crop Support in California
…our production is really considered high-value inventory.” Throughout the discussion, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill emphasized the importance of maintaining California’s agricultural production capacity while improving water management and…
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
…the future of specialty crop production. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill noted ongoing concerns about water allocations, particularly for growers on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley…
Popcorn’s Remarkable Journey Through American Agricultural History
…still enjoy. While countless families struggled financially, popcorn remained inexpensive, costing only five to ten cents per bag. Its low price and simple production made it especially valuable during difficult…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…severe financial strain. According to Rollins, fresh market potatoes have been sold at or below production costs for multiple consecutive years. In 2025 alone, U.S. potato growers experienced an estimated…
California Agriculture, Water, and Regulations Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Discussion
…water storage, energy costs, and food production. Political analyst David Collenberg joined the show to discuss the evolving governor’s race and the growing divide between Sacramento policies and the concerns…
Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
…throughout the interview. Hilton blamed California’s high diesel, electricity, and fuel costs on climate regulations, restrictions on oil production, and state environmental mandates that he argued increase costs for farmers…
Jon Kinzenbaw: The Iowa Innovator Who Helped Modernize American Farming
…Kinzenbaw is widely regarded as a modern-day pioneer in agricultural equipment manufacturing. His engineering innovations arrived during a period when American agriculture was rapidly evolving toward larger-scale, technology-driven production systems….
Organic Growers Face Growing Insect Pressure Across Specialty Crops
Managing insects in organic specialty crop production continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing California growers. Allison Walston, Senior Product Development Manager for Insecticides at Valent U.S.A., says…