…has witnessed the water table drop roughly 140 feet in the last nine years—a startling decline linked to the drought starting in 2011. Wells began running dry and pumps pulled…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…salt levels, a multi-decade drought, and shifting political tides around water law may disrupt this balance. The episode also touches on broader trade tensions, such as escalating tariffs with Canada,…
USDA July Cattle Report Reveals Continued Decline in Herd Size
…in the United States stood at 94.2 million head, representing a 1.3% decline from 2023. This ongoing reduction follows several years of drought, high input costs, and shifting market dynamics…
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…Factors include: High input costs and drought-shortened crops (2021–2022) Record tomato prices in 2023 GLP-1 weight loss drugs affecting national food consumption trends Still, Los Gatos remains strong thanks to…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…unique upward trajectory in price. Beef Supply Tightened by Drought and Economic Pressures Several underlying factors are driving these sharp increases in beef prices. Chief among them is the ongoing…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…embraced the industry, sharing insights on everything from drought challenges to the importance of local produce. Elevating Agriculture Through Food Content Lex’s content often celebrates the fruits of California farming—literally….
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…in soil health and water management. By properly maintaining irrigation lines, growers can ensure efficient water delivery, avoid system blockages, and support efforts to replenish groundwater—especially important in drought-prone areas…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…Qualifying events include: Drought Floods Freezes Wildfires In addition to having received one of these payments, producers must also meet standard USDA income and conservation compliance rules. Importantly, applicants must…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
…reflects on how drastically water availability has changed over the decades. “Back then, we didn’t have any issues. Today, it’s a man-made drought,” he says, pointing to the political and…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…banking and cultivating drought-tolerant crops like agave. More water-intensive crops like almonds are being relocated to other regions. “It’s forcing us to move out of Fresno County, which is our…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…shifting the ground beneath our feet. From drought adaptations to tariff battles, Puglia’s insights are invaluable for every grower and processor working to stay competitive. If you’re in agriculture, you…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
…virtue, they’re a necessity for survival. “You don’t stay in business if you keep making mistakes like that.” Despite mounting challenges in recent years — from drought to regulation —…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…farming industry. Interview by Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. Nick had a fantastic interview with Stuart Woolf covering everything from California drought crisis to the introducftion of…