…his decades in the business, reminded listeners that raisins remain a vital part of California agriculture, even as the state produces more than 300 crops. With new varieties, innovative farming…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…takeaway for California growers: the raisin industry isn’t dead, but it must adapt. With innovation, marketing, and political engagement, raisins can remain a vital part of the Central Valley’s farming…
Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and Early Trade
…one of the first organized systems of agricultural commerce in colonial America. Legacy of Early Colonial Farming The evolution from subsistence farming in Plymouth to plantation agriculture in the South…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…and Reality Kester is candid about the gap between policymakers and agricultural life. Many of the officials shaping regulations have little or no understanding of farming. During his leadership roles…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…high in potassium, and rich in fiber. That combination makes them attractive in both domestic and international markets. Still, Kreps acknowledged that pistachio farming requires dedication—“a labor of love,” he…
Iowa Farmer Unearths Rare Treasure from the 1850s
…and history enthusiasts alike. A Piece of Agricultural and American History What began as a routine day of farming became a moment of historical significance, connecting modern agriculture with the…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…both farming communities and public health. A Breakthrough in Almond Productivity Despite these challenges, Duarte Nursery continues to push forward with groundbreaking research. John highlighted the nursery’s new almond variety,…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…most. Farmers left this episode with both new ideas and a clear warning: the future of California farming depends on innovation and political engagement. Catch the full interview with John…
Oregon Trail: How It Shaped American Agriculture
…families and agricultural dreamers to fertile lands that would become cornerstones of America’s farming future. From Fur Traders to Farming Settlers Originally, the trail was laid between 1811 and 1840…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…resilience of every farming family. At the center of this conversation is Shannon Douglas, President of the California Farm Bureau (CFBF). Drawing on her lifelong experience in agriculture, Douglas represents…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
The September 26 edition of the AgNet News Hour closed out the week with one of the state’s most important agricultural voices. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Shannon…
Illinois River History: Gateway to Agriculture and Trade
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Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…Rios argued, do not fully understand farming because they have never stepped foot on a farm. His solution is to bring leaders to the Central Valley, allowing them to see…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…farming life. But despite generations of farming, the Harvey family eventually made the difficult decision to sell their land. The challenges of regulations, water restrictions, labor costs, and mounting expenses…