Dana Groot California agriculture faces no shortage of challenges, but few regions illustrate both the opportunities and obstacles facing farmers better than San Diego County. In a wide-ranging conversation with…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…as part of the agency’s “One Farmer, One File” approach. Key program dates include: Online applications available beginning June 1. Farmers without Login.gov access may request pre-filled applications through local…
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
David Collenberg California agriculture is at a crossroads, and fifth-generation farmer David Collenberg says it is time for working families, farmers, and rural communities to have a stronger voice in…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
…agriculture, despite farming being one of the state’s largest and most important industries. He said California farmers and ranchers have been ignored for years by political leaders who continue pushing…
Buried Treasure in an Iowa Cornfield: Farmer Unearths Rare 1850s Silver Coins
…American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold, Iowa farmer Robert Ellis made a discovery that stunned historians, collectors, and treasure hunters alike. While plowing a field near the Missouri River…
Edward Ring Series Continues as California Water Debate and Governor Race Intensify
…overregulation. “It’s not right,” Ring said while discussing continued low water allocations for farmers despite several strong water years across California. One of the major themes throughout the interview centered…
California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture
…Farms and a fourth-generation California farmer, Paul brought decades of firsthand experience to the discussion while also offering a strong defense of the American farmer. A Century of Farming Experience…
Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces Growing Crisis
Stephanie Moreda Arend Family farmers in Northern California are sounding the alarm over what they describe as an escalating attack on agriculture, rural communities, and America’s food system. During a…
From Farming to Fast-Growing Trees: Darren Schmall’s Vision for California Agriculture
Darren Schmall (right) with “the Ag Meter” Nick Papagni In the heart of Madera County, California, “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni recently sat down with fourth-generation farmer and entrepreneur Darren…
Madera Grower Darren Schmall Expands Agriculture into Agritourism, Innovation, and Sustainability
The AgNet News Hour featured a conversation with Madera grower Darren Schmall, highlighting how one Central Valley farmer is blending traditional agriculture with innovation, agritourism, and sustainability to stay competitive…
Women in Agriculture Highlight Leadership, Challenges, and the Future of Farming
…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…