Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…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…

Kevin Kester

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

…time, issues like invasive pests, border closures affecting cattle movement, and global market pressures are adding complexity to an already demanding business. Roberti emphasized the importance of education and outreach…

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

…how food is produced. That’s why communication—through newsletters, podcasts, and interviews like this one—is so important. From Ranch to Table—and Backyard Grills The conversation wasn’t all heavy topics. Roberti shared…

F3 Innovate

Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Education, Event, Industry, Interview, Special Reports, Technology

…how her organization is working to transform agriculture in California’s Central Valley—and beyond—through technology, education, and collaboration. F3 Innovate, which stands for Farms, Food, Future, is a nonprofit built to…

Daniel Morgan Boone

Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming

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

…their primary goal was simple survival. Families worked hard to grow just enough food to feed themselves and sustain their households. With limited resources and constant uncertainty, many settlers were…

steam engine

Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture

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

…increasingly relied on machinery to increase efficiency and production, particularly as farms grew larger and demand for food expanded. Steam engines served as the technological bridge between manual labor and…

Mike Johanns

Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Conservation, Economy, Education, Environment, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…technology, data, and smarter systems. Trade, Biofuels, and Global Competition Looking ahead, Johanns outlines key priorities for U.S. agriculture: Strengthening global trade relationships to stay competitive with countries like Brazil…

California Almond Outlook

Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almonds, Conservation, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Legislative, Pest Update, Podcasts, Regulation, Research, Special Reports, Technology, Trade

…were another major focus. Johanns noted that expanding export opportunities and maintaining strong trade relationships will be essential for U.S. agriculture to remain competitive globally. Without access to international markets,…

early American agriculture

Colonial Fur Trade and Wheat Demand Shaped Early American Farming

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Grain, This Land of Ours, Trade, Wheat

…and trade. The combination of wheat, flaxseed, and corn allowed colonial farmers to diversify their operations while still taking advantage of global demand. Early Global Trade Helped Shape American Agriculture…