Independent

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…supply chain systems Equal access to washing and packing facilities Better exposure for specialty crops like pluots Stronger support for small and mid-sized farms She makes one thing clear—farming will…

popcorn

Popcorn Through the Ages: From Ancient Origins to American Staple

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Corn, Field & Row Crops, This Land of Ours

…hard economic times. For many struggling farmers, popcorn also became a lifeline. As traditional crops lost profitability, some agricultural families shifted to growing popcorn as a way to survive financially….

aqua4d

Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Fertilizer, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…to carry nutrients and move through soil. The result? Better root-zone hydration, improved soil balance, and healthier crops—even in challenging conditions like pistachio orchards planted in highly saline soils. Just…

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water

…that water provided to agriculture not only supports crops but also replenishes groundwater aquifers, benefiting the broader population. He described this as a naturally sustainable system that functions best when…

California farming

California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Fertilizer, Infrastructure, Interview, Legislative, Pistachios, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade

…into one of California’s most important specialty crops. With Iran serving as the world’s second-largest pistachio producer, global conflicts can significantly impact supply and pricing. While disruptions abroad may benefit…

colorado agriculture

Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture

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

…beyond journalism. He was directly involved in shaping the agricultural future of the territory, advocating for settlement and experimentation with crops in an environment many believed unsuitable for farming. The…

soil secrets

Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Environment, Fertilizer, Interview, Soil, Special Reports, Water

…micronutrient availability Stretch every dollar of fertilizer further For permanent crops especially, this can be the difference between an average year and a profitable one. More Than Products—It’s About Agronomy…

Colorado Irrigation

Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture

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

…that made traditional farming extremely difficult. Rainfall alone could not sustain crops, forcing settlers to rethink how agriculture could succeed in such an arid climate. Irrigation: The Key to Survival…