California

AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…education, youth involvement through FFA, and support of local nonprofits through food vendors underscores its importance beyond just equipment sales. Farmers and non-farmers alike are encouraged to attend and experience…

George Zhuang

George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes

DanAgri-Business, Environment, Grapes, Interview, Soil, Special Reports, Specialty Crops

…exposure led him to study wine and food chemistry as an undergraduate, followed by a master’s degree at Michigan State University. In 2013, he moved to California, first working with…

California

California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights

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

…production. Listeners were reminded of the importance of advocating for California-grown products and supporting U.S. agriculture. Mental health resources for farmers, promoted by the American Farm Bureau Federation, were also…

Food Dyes

Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Special Reports

…focused on meat and vegetables. The real challenge wasn’t meals—it was snacks, candy, and convenience foods, where artificial colors are most common. School lunches were packed from home, though food

California

Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026

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

food ahead of time, managing treats at school and social events, and using resources like the Feingold Association to identify safer food options. She also pointed out that Europe has…

New Mexico

New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Cattle, Dairy and Livestock, Specialty Crops, Stone Fruit, This Land of Ours, Tree, nut & vine crops

…cattle, New Mexico may surprise many with the breadth and impact of its agriculture. Its farms and ranches not only provide vital food resources but also represent the dedication and…

irrigation

California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…both water and power. Why Local Control Matters in California Water Policy One of TID’s biggest advantages, Weimer explains, is local governance. The district is led by five locally elected…

California

AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture

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

…and whole foods, alongside concerns about obesity, reduced physical activity, and the long-term impacts of weight-loss medications on food consumption. The episode reinforces a core message: water means food, food