…cold for vegetable production. Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation The fertile soil, enriched by deposits from the Colorado River, makes Yuma a powerhouse for agriculture. Every winter…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…game, Leimgruber believes the conversation should shift to innovation and expansion. He points out that much of the West is still relying on infrastructure planned and built in the 1950s…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…look at the pressure facing California growers—and how they’re responding with grit and innovation. Hartwig represents 13 fruit commodities ranging from stone fruit and table grapes to pomegranates and persimmons….
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…Action Plan. Announced by USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the plan outlines seven key priorities aimed at protecting American farmland, food systems, and agricultural innovation from both foreign threats…
Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture
…major milestone in agricultural innovation. Eli Whitney’s cotton gin remains a foundational part of American agricultural history—a testament to how one individual’s curiosity and creativity can alter the course of…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…decades of bad governance have led to current shortages and restrictions. Farmers “Just Trying to Survive” Bianco applauded the resilience and innovation of California farmers but said the state is…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…the group argues, can California truly secure a sustainable water future. Through this effort, the San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint underscores the urgent need for innovation, collaboration, and bold reform…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
…event that promises to bring the industry together with top-notch seminars, networking, and farm-focused innovation. Scheduled for August 20–21 in Tampa, Florida, this year’s expo offers something for every specialty…
John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming
In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to one of the most pivotal innovations in U.S. farming history—the invention of the steel plow. John Deere’s Steel…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
…on innovation and sustainability. The conversation spotlighted how this venture is working to reshape farming for long-term viability—both economically and environmentally. Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside the Reservoir Reducing…
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
…about stifling innovation,” said Galen. “It’s about preserving consumer trust and regulatory integrity in food labeling.” A Formal Appeal to the FDA In a formal complaint submitted to the Food…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…rather a broken stone and gravel surface.” Today, we look back on the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike not just as a roadway, but as a symbol of innovation that supported…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
National Security, Innovation, and Tariff Tension In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill break down the latest headlines shaping agriculture in California and across…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…staple: Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy after 139 years. Nick and Josh examine what this signals for the future of processed food, and how innovation in packaging and marketing…