…high-speed rail projects affecting farmland, and increasing wildlife pressures, including wolves and predators. Throughout the episode, AgNet West reinforces its commitment to advocating for farmers, providing clear context on policy…
Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
…oversight on grants and programs to curb fraud, particularly within SNAP and other taxpayer-funded initiatives. Protecting U.S. farmland from foreign ownership and ensuring national food security were underscored as growing…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…soil conservation practices we rely on today. The Dust Bowl and Abandoned Farmland During the Great Depression, millions of acres of farmland across the U.S. became barren due to over-plowing,…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…examine the broader pressures facing California agriculture, including water uncertainty, pest management challenges, regulatory burdens, and the steady loss of productive farmland. Despite these obstacles, the episode highlights the resilience…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…Cattlemen’s Association, this legislation provides practical carcass disposal solutions for livestock producers in remote areas. Williamson Act Protection: The Farm Bureau continues to safeguard reduced property tax rates for farmland…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…become trapped in a system of dependency. Rising land values, water costs, and regulatory burdens are pricing multigenerational farmers out of the ability to produce food. She argued that farmland…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…the future may hold. Nick the “Ag Meter” Papagni (L) with Nick Foglio Below is a condensed breakdown of the most important insights from the interview. Farmland vs. Housing: The…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming
…stopped well before reaching those destinations. Drawn by fertile soils, abundant water, and promising farmland, early pioneers found their home in what we now know as Ohio. Their arrival—combined with…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…Themes: Importance of 4-H and FFA in developing leadership and communication skills Workforce challenges and the value of hiring people with agricultural backgrounds Farmland loss due to housing development Water…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…farming in Butte County and beyond. Ag Meter added that as California’s population grows, more farmland is being converted to housing. While development is inevitable, he stressed the importance of…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…with agave cultivation. A Family Farming Legacy in Fresno County Stuart Woolf’s family farming journey began in 1974 when his father purchased farmland on the west side of Fresno County…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…for Farmland Organic Before “Organic” Had a Name Jacobs’ path to organic farming started long before organic certification existed. As an 18-year-old running a wholesale tree nursery, he experienced firsthand…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…Jacobs and the hosts discuss: Rising labor costs and shifting labor laws Regulatory obstacles that complicate planting, harvesting, and processing Water restrictions and the loss of high-quality farmland to development…
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
…demographic expansion. Farmland value skyrocketed as agriculture became a pillar of the national economy. In 1860, American farmland was valued at $8 billion. By 1906, that number jumped to $30…