…time, as 2026 has been recognized as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, offering an opportunity to recognize the contributions women make across all areas of agriculture—from the field…
USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers
…his leadership style in Washington, where he now oversees the USDA’s most farmer-facing agencies under FPAC. His message is clear: today’s farmers are far more than growers. They are scientists,…
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Gains, Tax Relief, and Support for California Agriculture
…and expanding opportunities for agriculture across California and the nation. Fordyce, a fourth-generation farmer from Missouri, emphasized that the USDA remains focused on one core mission, supporting farmers through increasingly…
California Agriculture Faces Policy Pressure, Weather Challenges, and Critical Election Year
…broader political landscape remains a key concern for farmers. With dozens of candidates in the race, there is increasing focus on which leaders will prioritize agriculture and address long-standing issues…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity
…a wide-ranging conversation with Nick Papagni on The Ag Meter, Rooney offered a candid look at the challenges shaping the industry—and why this moment is so critical for farmers across…
Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan
…biggest strength is that she isn’t tied to party influence or special interests. That independence, she argues, allows her to speak openly about issues impacting farmers, businesses, and everyday Californians—without…
Jon Kinzenbaw: A Modern Pioneer in Agricultural Innovation
…Growing up in rural Iowa, Kinzenbaw was immersed in agriculture from an early age. This upbringing gave him firsthand insight into the challenges farmers faced in improving efficiency, productivity, and…
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
…weather patterns. This forces the state to rethink how it captures, stores, and distributes water moving forward. Regulation vs. Reality for Farmers One of the biggest frustrations among farmers is…
From Hand-Husking to Horse Power: The Evolution of Corn Harvesting
…transformed agriculture, farmers relied on sheer physical labor and simple tools to bring in their crops. A Time Before Combines and Tractors Imagine a time with no combines or tractors—only…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…comprehensive view of agriculture—from boots-on-the-ground farming to high-level policymaking. Farmers: The True Environmental Stewards In a world where agriculture is sometimes misunderstood, Moffitt makes one thing clear—farmers are among the…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
…highlighted the increasing pressure farmers face in California, including regulatory challenges, rising costs, and competition from lower-cost imports. Moffitt acknowledged the need to better recognize and compensate farmers for the…
From Soldiers to Sodbusters: How Union Veterans Settled Kansas
…than just former soldiers—they were experienced farmers. Many had been raised on farms in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio before leaving their families behind to fight for the Union. When the…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…every rancher, farmer, and consumer should hear. From Sierra Valley Ranch to Statewide Voice Roberti’s story starts in Sierra Valley, where she grew up on a multi-generational cattle ranch. Like…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…do that because we want to get that benefit to every farmer we can. And if it is a case where the farmer doesn’t qualify, we’ll say that. How do…