California farming

California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Organic, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Stone Fruit, Water

…At the same time, he acknowledged that regenerative organic farming comes with increased production costs and new challenges involving pests, birds, and labor-intensive farming methods. Blueberries, Global Markets, and a…

rural electrification

How Franklin Roosevelt Helped Bring Electricity to Rural America

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Biofuels/Energy, This Land of Ours

…conditions. It would also power refrigerators, helping families safely preserve food and reduce spoilage — a major advancement for farm households that often lived far from town markets or ice…

California agriculture

California Agriculture at a Crossroads-Roger Isom Warns of Water, Regulation, and Economic Crisis

DanAgri-Business, Cotton, Drought, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Tree, nut & vine crops, Water

…almond prices have strengthened considerably, while pistachio markets may benefit from global supply disruptions involving Iran. Walnut demand also continues to improve worldwide. Cotton acreage, however, continues declining due largely…

Monterey County

Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. From water crises to labor challenges and shifting markets, this conversation reveals what’s truly at stake for farmers—and for America’s food…

Farm Bill

Farm Bill Advances as Food Security, Fertilizer Costs, and California Policy Pressures Dominate Ag Conversation

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Farm Bill, Fertilizer, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…global markets, and industry consolidation. Beyond economics, the conversation also turned to California’s political landscape. With the governor’s race underway, farmers are watching closely to see whether future leadership will…

mcclintock

California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag

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

…legal, seasonal labor with clear accountability for entry and return. At the same time, he emphasizes policies that encourage workforce participation domestically, suggesting that labor markets are already beginning to…

farmers markets

From Colonial Streets to Community Staples: The History of Farmers Markets in America

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Industry, This Land of Ours

A Foundation of American Agriculture Farmers markets have played an essential role in the story of American agriculture. Long before modern grocery stores and global supply chains, these markets served…

Fordyce

USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Cattle, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Funding, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, USDA, Water

…also pointed to water infrastructure as a critical long-term issue, noting the importance of capturing and storing more of the state’s available water supply. Cattle Markets & Economic Pressures The…