…agricultural production was undergoing significant changes, and ideas about how farmers could manage soil and crops were still evolving. What may seem like common agricultural wisdom today was much more…
Rick Roberti: California Cattle Industry Faces Major Challenges
…and value of American-produced beef. He said the United States is already dealing with extremely tight cattle supplies, making the beef industry different from commodities that can rapidly increase production….
California Ag Faces Challenges as World Ag Expo Prepares for 60th Anniversary
…regulations and rising production costs. The conversation examines concerns surrounding the Asian longhorned tick and other threats to cattle, as well as the continuing debate over wolves and proposed grizzly…
Joseph Dart and the Birth of the Grain Elevator
…when grain production and long-distance agricultural commerce were expanding rapidly. Faster loading meant ships could spend less time in port and could transport agricultural commodities more efficiently. Buffalo’s Strategic Role…
Étienne de Boré: The Pioneer Behind Louisiana’s Granulated Sugar
…to Louisiana Sugarcane was already being cultivated in Louisiana, but de Boré’s work demonstrated the potential for turning sugarcane into a more commercially valuable commodity. His successful production of granulated…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Labor, Immigration, Water and Regulation
…a viable future. Food Security Is National Security Throughout the interview, Papagni and Cunha returned to the importance of domestic food production. Consumers often see only the finished product on…
E.T. York: Advancing American Agriculture from the Classroom
…Farmers and ranchers remain at the center of food production, but educators, administrators, policymakers and communicators also play critical roles in helping the industry adapt and advance. From Alabama to…
California Agriculture Faces Growing Pressure on Labor, Water and Regulations
California agriculture is facing growing pressure from labor shortages, immigration uncertainty, water challenges, rising production costs and an increasingly complicated regulatory environment. On the AgNet News Hour, “The Ag Meter”…
Edward Ring: California Water Crisis Demands Action
…communities deserve much more attention in California’s water discussion. Agriculture Cannot Simply Be Replaced by Solar Ring also rejected the idea that California can simply replace agricultural production with solar…
Almond Harvest Updates and New Technology to Protect California Crops
…in Sacramento. Hillman said the event will again offer production, pest management, regulatory and marketing sessions, along with opportunities for growers to interact directly with researchers. One new tool expected…
Native Americans Shaped the Landscape Before European Settlement
…European arrival, Native American communities had been actively managing and shaping their environments in ways that supported food production, settlement and survival. As Mark Oppold explains in this installment of…
Farm Income Outlook Shows Higher Payments, Rising Expenses in 2026
Image by ilixe48/DepositPhotos U.S. farm income is expected to see only modest growth in 2026, with rising production expenses and inflation continuing to put pressure on farm businesses. USDA research…
USDA Trade Mission Eyes New Opportunities in Australia and New Zealand
…inputs and products that support livestock production overseas. The trip wasn’t simply about promoting American products. Lindberg said USDA and the participating companies held more than 150 business-to-business meetings with…
Apple Orchard Robots Target Labor Challenges
…in specialty crop production. Listen to the accompanying podcast for more on the Cornell project and how researchers are working to bring robotics and artificial intelligence into apple orchard production….