…As a fifth-generation farmer with Moreda Family Farms, she voiced growing concern over powerful entities attempting to strip working farms from multigenerational families. Moreda hinted at ongoing discussions with individuals…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…from Moreda Family Farms in Petaluma. Her fifth-generation family farm is under threat from well-funded environmental groups — a real-life David versus Goliath tale that will leave you inspired and…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…greens—signaling evolving dietary preferences. Stay tuned with AgNet West for more insights on crop trends, market shifts, and farm economics shaping the specialty produce industry Lori Boyer reporting for AgNet…
May Rural Mainstreet Index: Still Below Growth Neutral
…facing farmers this year. Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) Rural Mainstreet Economy Remains Weak 95% of Bankers Support Continuing 2017 Tax Cuts May 2025 Survey Results at-a-Glance: • The overall…
Steve Hilton Discusses Fixing California Water Issue
…issues, meeting every part of the ag business, farmers and the contractors and so on. On water, it’s absolutely clear that, you know, farmers just being ripped off. You’re paying…
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train”
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train” Talking with Elaine Culotti, the lipstick farmer. She was on the TV show Undercover Billionaire. She grows everything from palm trees to fruits and…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…power. They need to harness their power. There are 88,000 small farmers in California that have so much power, and we need to support them. Farm dues for the Farm…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
…the necessity of oversight to protect consumers and safeguard agricultural interests. Without proper inspections, the risk of infested avocados reaching grocery stores and households increases, potentially leading to widespread issues…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…a stronger champion for ag than me.” He criticized the treatment of family farms, particularly in the Central Valley and Point Reyes, where farmers have faced lawsuits and land grabs…
Rollins on Major Components of the Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
The “Small Farms Farmer First Initiative“, led by Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, is designed to empower small-scale farmers by addressing key challenges and ensuring long-term sustainability. The…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…with Brian Reisinger. They discuss his book “Land Rich, Cash Poor,” which explores the challenges and solutions for American farmers. He highlights the economic struggles farmers face, including rising costs…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…Trump administration to reinstate inspectors, emphasizing the necessity of oversight to protect consumers and safeguard agricultural interests. Without proper inspections, the risk of infested avocados reaching grocery stores and households…
Rollins Lays Out Policies of Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…and funding options, the initiative aims to reduce bureaucratic barriers and support farmers in maintaining and expanding their operations. farmers-first-small-family-farms-policy-agendaDownload A major component of the initiative is ensuring reliable access…
Land Grabbers are Stealing Small Family Farms
…to take away, and steal, some of the small family farms who have been there for over 100 years. Stephanie Moreda Arend, on next week from Moreda Family Farms, a…