California

The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Grapes, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports, Wine

…shaming overnight. He believes the industry must: Offer wines for all taste profiles Stop rigid wine-and-food dogma Build inclusive wine lists Celebrate sweet wines as legitimate Encourage experimentation at home…

settlers

How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…of American farming during a period when the nation was expanding both westward and industrially. Livestock Production Fuels Food and Industry Agriculture in early Ohio extended far beyond crops. Livestock—especially…

California

The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Commodities, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Pistachios, Regulation, Special Reports, Walnuts, Water

…of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom Affordability and Cost of Living Energy, housing, and food costs are impacting not just farmers but everyday Californians. Constituents…

California

Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water, Wine

…Association (CCGGA): ccgga.org 2026 is an election year—growers need to be heard in policy and voting decisions. Regulatory Challenges Rodenticide restrictions: Proposed DPR rules may limit usage, affecting food safety

California

AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Economy, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports

…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…

Colleen Cecil

Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Event, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…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….

Bryan Little

Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau

DanAgri-Business, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…regulations, and complex compliance requirements make it increasingly challenging for farmers to remain profitable. Yet, California continues to lead in high-quality food production, environmental protection, and worker safety—values that consumers…

California

California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Economy, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports

…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…

California

John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almonds, Avocado, Economy, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Trade, Water

…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…

organic farming boom

Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Organic, Special Reports, Water

…to grow food.” But he’s quick to add that the work isn’t easy. The Increasing Challenge of Farming in California Farming has always been tough, but Jacobs says California presents…

California

Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Disease, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Organic, Pistachios, Podcasts, Regulation, Soil, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…interest in organic, healthy, environmentally responsible food — a trend Jacobs sees accelerating, particularly among younger families. USDA Citrus Purchase & Broader Industry Pressures The hosts also highlight the USDA’s…

California

Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology

…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…

american

America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Economy, This Land of Ours

…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…