…groups are pushing to remove Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam, arguing that free-flowing rivers will restore fish populations. Brazil countered that argument with hard data. Over the past 20…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…at improving transparency, response time, and public safety authority. One proposal would allow local sheriffs to act when wolves pose an immediate threat, while another would require real-time tracking data…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…collar location data so ranchers can act proactively rather than after losses occur. She acknowledges coexistence may be required under California law—but insists ranchers must be given real tools, not…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…a strong note of support for farmers, recognizing them as true environmental stewards who have practiced sustainability for generations. The hosts highlight the growing role of automation, data, and innovation…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…the state and national levels. The show opens with California weather updates and a look at renewed activity from the USDA under the Trump administration, including export reports, WASDE data,…
California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture
…environmental policy and data centers, criticizing poorly planned projects that disrupt communities and threaten health and utilities without thorough studies. Culotti advocated for evidence-based approaches, local consent, and careful allocation…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…serving than many alternatives. Sales data shows consumers moving away from dairy substitutes that lack comparable nutrition and returning to milk, cheese, and yogurt as everyday staples. Policy Updates and…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…is being deliberately pushed out of production to make way for industrial development. One major concern is the rapid expansion of data centers, which consume enormous amounts of water and…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…Their AI-powered sensors provide real-time data on orchard pests, including navel orangeworm and codling moth, enabling growers to optimize treatment timing and reduce chemical use. With pricing comparable to traditional…
The Missouri River: A Key Chapter in American Agriculture History
The Missouri River: A Pillar of American Agriculture History Map of the Missouri River drainage basin in the US and Canada. made using USGS and Natural Earth data. By Shannon1…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…pointed to data indicating the earth is still experiencing significant greening—much of it linked to increased CO₂ availability. According to Dan, increased CO₂ can be a net benefit for crop…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…developed tools over nearly three decades to monitor and meter inputs, ensuring growers can track what goes into the soil and make data-driven improvements year after year. Autonomous Tractors: Challenges…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…mapping and data-driven intelligence are helping growers and organizations navigate these changes with precision. Understanding Land IQ Based in Sacramento, Land IQ employs around 50 agricultural and spatial scientists. The…
California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
…explained how growers are improving water use through advanced monitoring, satellite data, and soil-health strategies. He highlighted SGMA-driven land changes and stressed that California farming is not declining — it’s…