…for sale. This system made Midwest farms more efficient and resilient, especially during a time when transportation infrastructure lagged far behind agricultural growth. The close relationship between corn farming and…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…Foglio explained that the Imperial Valley operates independently from the Central Valley due to: Saudi-backed export pressure Large infrastructure investments Hay shipments into Mexico Horse stable and retail feed markets…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…cooperation, expanded storage infrastructure, and a shift away from regulatory decisions that limit agricultural output. He questioned dam removals in Oregon and highlighted the need to re-evaluate water distribution in…
How Ohio State University Was Founded: The Land-Grant History Behind the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College
…the state legislature. Each emphasized its history, infrastructure, and readiness to fulfill the land-grant mission. The debate was intense, reflecting the high stakes of receiving federal land, funding, and prestige….
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…Valley Water Blueprint estimates $5.2 billion needed for groundwater recharge, conveyance, and other water infrastructure projects. With California facing a budget deficit exceeding $18 billion, funding these initiatives remains a…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…operating freely. Increasing paperwork burdens take time away from actual farming. Water, Energy, and Affordability Pressures Groundwater restrictions are enforced ahead of SGMA 2040 benchmarks. Funding gaps prevent critical infrastructure…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…on it. The Critical Importance of Agricultural Workers A recurring theme in Little’s discussion is the vital role of the agricultural workforce. Farmers provide the infrastructure, investment, and oversight necessary…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…ongoing water scarcity. Policy, Advocacy, and the Future of California Agriculture Woolf underscores the importance of political engagement to improve water infrastructure and maintain a sustainable agricultural sector. He calls…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…jobs, infrastructure, and quality of life in the name of environmentalism—often without meaningful environmental gains to show for it. Meanwhile, families across the state are watching their children move to…
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
…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…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…from people shocked to learn that rats, squirrels, and gophers are destroying trees, irrigation lines—including drip systems—and other critical infrastructure. Unfortunately, the problem has not improved. Jacobsen reported that growers…
Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear
…warned that California’s environmental extremism has gone too far, with groups demanding electric-only infrastructure and blocking projects that could help farmers and working families. “If the environmentalists had their way,…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…infrastructure projects have crippled the state’s water system. Among his top solutions: Run the Delta pumps harder — “They’re restricted far beyond reason,” Ring said. “Just running those pumps at…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…the political roadblocks preventing progress, and his vision for rebuilding a functional water infrastructure. Ring, affectionately introduced as “the Water Master” or even “King Ring,” quickly downplayed the title but…