California ag

California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…regulation. While acknowledging that some level of oversight is necessary to maintain food safety, Jacobson warned that excessive regulation continues to burden farmers and rural communities. “Regulation makes our food…

California farming

California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview

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…of Farming Beyond water, economic pressures continue to mount. Fuel prices, fertilizer costs, and global instability are squeezing margins for California growers. Kreps explains that fertilizer markets are heavily influenced…

Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming

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…puzzle. From California Policy to National Leadership Before her current role, Moffitt served as Deputy Secretary and later Undersecretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Her work included:…

soil secrets

Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Environment, Fertilizer, Interview, Soil, Special Reports, Water

…2026 With fertilizer prices expected to remain high, efficiency is everything. This interview breaks down how combining humic and fulvic acids with your fertility program can: Improve nutrient uptake Maximize…

early kansas farming

Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort

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…recognized that westward expansion would depend not only on settlement but also on the successful cultivation of the land. Agriculture would be the foundation for economic growth, food production, and…

Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture

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…for DREAMers toward permanent residency Mandatory background checks and E-Verify for employers Cunha emphasized that these workers—many of whom sustained the food supply during COVID—deserve stability and recognition. A Broken…

Katie Roberti

California Cattle Industry Faces Predator and Policy Challenges; Katie Roberti Continues Conversation on Wolves and Ranching

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Conservation, Economy, Education, Environment, Hay/Alfalfa, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…conversation also touched on broader industry conditions. While cattle prices remain strong, providing some optimism for producers, input costs and ongoing environmental challenges continue to create uncertainty. At the same…

California Cattle

California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Conservation, Economy, Education, Environment, Hay/Alfalfa, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…And while cattle prices have recently been strong, other parts of the operation—like hay and alfalfa—are under pressure due to rising input costs and lower-than-expected returns. Predators, Policy, and New…