California

California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour

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

…the challenges facing farmers, including heavy bureaucracy, regulatory red tape, and mismanaged funds, which threaten both infrastructure and agricultural innovation. Culotti emphasizes that young farmers, regenerative agriculture initiatives, and advanced…

California

AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almonds, Economy, Education, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…political roles. Farm Sense: AI Technology for Smarter Farming Following the main interview, the show turns to innovation in the field with Leslie Hickle and Eamonn Keogh of Farm Sense….

California

AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Education, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…technology, science, innovation, advocacy, and business—making the industry accessible even to first-generation farmers. Major policy topics include food affordability, land-use protection, utility costs, workforce and immigration reform, and the urgent…

California

AgNet News Hour: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures, and the Future of California Almonds

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almonds, Citrus, Dairy & Livestock, Economy, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Podcasts, Special Reports, Water

…pressures, and environmental issues shaping today’s ag economy—while delivering an in-depth look at innovation and growth within the California almond industry. This episode features highlights from the Almond Board of…

hay baling

How Hay Baling Began: The First Hay Presses and Early Innovations

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

…handle hay in compact, manageable bundles. This American Agriculture History Minute offers a closer look at the first hay baling technologies and the pioneers who set these innovations in motion….

westward

The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Cattle, Dairy and Livestock, This Land of Ours, Wheat

…The westward expansion of American agriculture tells a story of adaptation, innovation, and regional specialization. From the wheat frontier to the corn-and-hog Midwest and the rise of dairy farming, each…

California

Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almonds, Commodities, Economy, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Hay/Alfalfa, Industry, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Pistachios, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Wine

…processing Managing direct-to-retail sales Without this structure, staying competitive becomes difficult. Foglio highlights Sun-Maid and National Raisin as examples of operations thriving through innovation and strong marketing. Almonds and pistachios…

John Deere

John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, As Seen On Instagram, Economy, Field & Row Crops, Industry, Interview, Organic, Special Reports, Technology

John Deere Highlights Organic Farming, Automation, and Future Trends at the Grower Summit Greg Christensen The Monterey Grower Summit in California showcased the latest in agricultural innovation, bringing together growers,…

Kansas State University

Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins

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

…for an institution focused on scientific education, farming innovation, and community development. This forward-thinking approach would soon pay off. The Push to Convert Blue Mount Central College Also in 1861,…

rethinking

Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth

DanInterview, Special Reports, Wine

…tasting notes, scores, and “correct” pairings. Understanding genetics, neural pathways, brain plasticity, and psychology allows for more inclusive, accurate market segmentation—and a healthier industry overall. Why Production Innovation Doesn’t Matter…