…result, someone discussing “corn” in England centuries ago would likely have been referring to wheat, while a farmer in Scotland might have been talking about oats. How Maize Became Corn…
California Trucking, Fuel Costs, and Agriculture’s Future: What Mark Woods and Ellington Smith Want Farmers to Know
Ellington Smith (left) and Mark Woods (right) California’s farmers and truckers are facing some of the toughest economic conditions in decades. Rising fuel prices, increasing insurance costs, growing regulations, and…
Pork Industry Leaders Highlight Trade and Animal Health Priorities at World Pork Expo
…National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President-elect Pat Hord of Ohio, who outlined several major issues that remain at the forefront of the industry’s policy agenda. Hord, a fifth-generation family farmer…
San Diego Agriculture Faces Rising Costs, Labor Challenges, and Water Concerns
AgNet News Hour continued its spotlight on California agriculture with part two of a conversation featuring fifth-generation farmer and former San Diego County Farm Bureau President Dana Groot, who discussed…
San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future
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…