…removal of productive farmland from use. With California already importing significant food, he questioned how reducing domestic production strengthens food security. “Food security is national security,” he said, urging policymakers…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…than competitors, yet receive no premium in the marketplace. He estimates state regulations now consume close to 20% of a farm’s operating budget. Water, SGMA & Food Security Water policy…
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
…Meyer, Director of Marketing and Communications for the National FFA Organization, shared how FFA has grown to more than one million members nationwide, with over 9,000 chapters across all 50…
Missouri’s Deep Agricultural Roots: From French Settlers to Today
…From crops to livestock, Missouri agriculture continues to be a cornerstone of both the state and national food system. A Symbol of Enduring Agriculture From French settlers in the 18th…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…oil is with agriculture. From fuel for tractors and irrigation pumps to freight transportation and fertilizer production, energy costs impact every step of the food supply chain. As Papagni noted,…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…grew, and agricultural production became increasingly integrated into national distribution networks. This transformation fundamentally altered how food was raised, processed, and transported across the United States. Railroads Reshape the Agricultural…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…Express remains committed to safety, efficiency, and educating the public about the vital work that keeps food, goods, and families moving across the state. California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…food does not move. As Woods put it, the industry must stand united and demand practical solutions before more companies disappear. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sponsored Content…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…oversight could help preserve the remaining farms. The recent passing of Representative Doug LaMalfa, a champion for Point Reyes agriculture, adds further uncertainty. Quality Food Depends on Healthy Farms Sustainable…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…“If you can’t get it to market, you’re dead in the water,” McGill noted — a reality that applies to almonds, tomatoes, citrus, livestock, and every other commodity grown in…
National FFA Week Highlights the Future of Agriculture Leadership
…range from animal science and plant science to agricultural technology and agribusiness. The organization prepares students for more than 300 agriculture-related career pathways, including food science, engineering, communications, research, and…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…food humans consume. Worker bees live about 30 to 40 days, while queens can live several years. During bloom, bees work quickly and methodically, foraging from the closest flowers and…
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…surplus downriver to plantation societies in the lower Mississippi Valley. These southern markets demanded large quantities of food and feed to sustain expanding plantation economies. The ability to transport crops…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…food without good land,” she emphasized. Moreda-Arend also raised concerns about the long-term consequences. Once a dairy shuts down, it rarely returns. The generational knowledge, infrastructure, and passion required to…