California Cherry

California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Cherries, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…U.S., while roughly 20% are exported. Top export markets include: Canada (largest share) South Korea Japan Mexico Taiwan However, growers face increasing pressure from: Rising freight costs (domestic and air…

National Western Stock Show

Birth of the National Western Stock Show: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…it has played a critical role in: Promoting superior livestock breeding Encouraging agricultural education Connecting producers with markets and consumers Preserving western heritage and ranching traditions Today, the show continues…

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

…of Farming Beyond water, economic pressures continue to mount. Fuel prices, fertilizer costs, and global instability are squeezing margins for California growers. Kreps explains that fertilizer markets are heavily influenced…

Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Education, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Organic, Regulation, Special Reports, Walnuts, Water

…collaboration through commissions and boards has helped elevate visibility and demand. This collective approach allows farmers to: Compete in global markets Educate consumers Increase product value It’s a reminder that…

early kansas farming

Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort

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

…trade routes that extended beyond established eastern markets. Indigenous Agriculture and Early Opportunities Long before American settlers arrived, Native American tribes in northeast Kansas had already established agricultural practices, particularly…

California Cattle

California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Conservation, Economy, Education, Environment, Hay/Alfalfa, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…reality. Livestock losses, sleepless nights, and emotional strain have become part of the job. Roberti emphasized that this is not a temporary challenge. Unlike weather or markets, predator management is…

Mike Johanns

Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Conservation, Economy, Education, Environment, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…Expanding biofuels, including aviation fuel markets Investing in research and development Maintaining strong farm programs and crop insurance Without access to global markets, he warns, U.S. agriculture risks falling behind….