…episode covered everything from winter health habits to major ag policy issues, commodity challenges, and new breakthroughs shaping U.S. farming. Seasonal Trends, Food Costs & Community Life Nick and Lorrie…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…California’s diverse food supply, she said, is something residents take for granted. From dozens of lettuce varieties to citrus, nuts, rice, and specialty crops, the state’s food offerings are unmatched….
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…economy and food supply, many legislators have never operated a farm or managed an agricultural business. “Most people don’t understand farming,” Little says. “So if you got frustrated every time…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…of California-grown produce for consumers, even during holiday seasons. Tyson Foods Cattle Packing Closure and Industry Impact A major story covered was the closure of Tyson Foods’ cattle packing plant…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…abundance”—farmers, energy producers, and working people who generate the food, power, and materials society depends on. And Duarte is clear: the champions of abundance are about to kick butt in…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…their cell phones to manage these tools.” The goal? Reduce back-breaking labor, increase crop quality, and keep food prices reasonable for consumers. “This is a win-win for everybody as this…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…during heavy production years, all while acknowledging the ongoing strain of California’s consistently elevated fuel prices. Inside the World of Larry Jacobs: Early Organic Leadership The program shifts into a…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…Awareness and the Push for Better Food Quality The show ends with a discussion about food dyes and the slow pace of regulatory change. A parent from California shared how…
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
…expansion, including: The Homestead Act encouraging land settlement The spread of railroad infrastructure Immigration and population growth Increased demand for food and fiber These developments fueled both opportunity and rapid…
Chef Darren Hill Serves Up Turkey Tips and Holiday Food Safety on Thanksgiving Week Edition
…guests — Darren Hill, five-star chef, longtime restaurateur, and sales manager at JD Foods. Hill, who’s been cooking turkeys professionally for decades, delivered a masterclass on choosing, thawing, seasoning, and…
Women Farmers of the Civil War
…functioning at a time when food production was vital to both civilian life and military operations. Women’s Agricultural Leadership After the Civil War More than 150 years later, the legacy…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…Prices and Dairy Management Despite technological advances, farming remains subject to market realities. Giannelli points out that growers are price takers, meaning they have little control over commodity prices. “All…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…articles. “If you voted yes on Prop 50, you voted against agriculture,” he said plainly. “People are removed from the farm. They don’t know where their food comes from.” Still,…