…Work Capability: Shorthorns were strong and dependable animals capable of pulling carts and plows, essential for farm labor before mechanization. Beef Supply: When the winter months approached, these cattle also…
Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
…raised here in Bakersfield, California. And we all eat food and we all wear clothes, so at the end of the day, we’re all part of agriculture,” she said. Leading…
Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Chickens in American Agriculture
…supply of meat and eggs for family consumption, as well as a valuable commodity for trade. Their versatility and practicality made them a vital component of early American farm life….
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…supply chain disruptions continue to ripple through U.S. agriculture. Analysts note that producers need to keep a close eye on export opportunities while managing risk in a volatile global economy….
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…land like no other.” Feeding the World As global populations grow and food demand increases, Nicol underscores the reality: there is not an infinite food supply. While affluent shoppers in…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…automation and eliminated jobs. Isom stressed the importance of bringing policymakers to farms, gins, and packing houses to see the impacts of their decisions. Global Food Security and California’s Role…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…the Central Valley and the Southwest. He criticized state restrictions and the push to convert prime farmland into solar fields, warning that such policies undermine food security and waste some…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
Custom Produce in Parlier, California, has grown from a door-to-door startup into one of the most respected names in the produce supply chain, and founder Ted Torosian says the company’s…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…like FFA as vital for educating the next generation about where food really comes from. “Every kid needs to understand that milk comes from a cow, not the store,” he…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…Imports Impacting California Crops Nicol began by addressing the growing competition from imported wine grapes, noting how international supply pressures are reshaping markets for California producers. While the Golden State…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…of technology in agriculture, from precision spray systems to emerging autonomous tractor solutions. He emphasizes the industry’s reliance on water, noting that reliable supply and storage are essential not only…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…producers, utilizes rail for efficient distribution, and delivers fresh, local produce to those in need. “Get the best food to the most needy for the best price,” Collotti emphasized, calling…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…plays a key role in the supply chain that supports them. Herd Management and Feed Production Though Case keeps the exact number of cows private, his operation is substantial. He…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…environment, California risks losing production permanently. The conversation also tackled labor and workforce challenges, particularly immigration reform. Kreps underscored the need for a legal, stable labor supply, arguing that lawmakers…