…lettuce production. While Yuma promotes itself as producing 90% of the nation’s winter leafy greens, growers in Imperial Valley point out that much of the produce is still grown in…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…developments across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas. According to Giles, its role is not only to share production insights but also to focus more on the business side of…
Role of Shorthorn Cattle in American Agricultural History
…The Shorthorn cattle were widely favored by early American farmers and ranchers for several key reasons: Milk Production: They were excellent milk producers, providing a valuable resource for pioneer families….
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…adapt to shifting pressures while keeping production moving forward. Labor Shortages Remain a Top Concern Farmers are once again voicing concerns about ongoing labor shortages and the difficulty of securing…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…nation’s leading cotton-producing region, water cutbacks reduced the number of cotton gins from 26 in 2005 to just six by 2009. An estimated 10,000 jobs were lost in cotton alone….
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…Alternative solutions like hydrogen engines and expanded hydroelectric power could offer more reliable options for agriculture transport in the future. Educating the Next Generation Beyond policy and production, Kreps emphasized…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…Sacramento and Washington, decisions will continue to be made without a full understanding of their impact on food production. Innovation and the Next Generation Despite the challenges, Nicol remains optimistic…
Stay Ahead of the Threat: Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
…edge in the fight against crop damage. Whether you’re a grower, PCA, or just passionate about pistachio production, this episode offers timely, practical advice to help safeguard yields and manage…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…milk production toward maintaining their body systems. Even with this year’s favorable temperatures, summer remains a challenging season for maintaining high production levels. Cow Productivity and “All-Star” Producers A cow’s…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…environment, California risks losing production permanently. The conversation also tackled labor and workforce challenges, particularly immigration reform. Kreps underscored the need for a legal, stable labor supply, arguing that lawmakers…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…fit—whether in production agriculture, law, agribusiness, or environmental science.” Embracing Technology and Sustainable Practices Looking ahead, FFA members are preparing for a future shaped by precision agriculture, drones, and integrated…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…a time when home gardens were common, fostering connection to food production. Today, a generational detachment makes building public support for agriculture harder. “Until things change, a lot of people…
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
…the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. From labor policy to freight and water infrastructure, Isom doesn’t hold back in explaining what’s holding California agriculture back and what might just…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…Isom, CEO of both the Western Agricultural Processors Association and the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. He weighs in on California’s regulatory pressure, labor costs, and the breaking point…