California farming

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

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Fertilizer, Infrastructure, Interview, Legislative, Pistachios, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade

…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

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Education, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Organic, Regulation, Special Reports, Walnuts, Water

…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:…

early kansas farming

Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort

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

…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

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…

Katie Roberti

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

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…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…