forest management

The Roots of U.S. Forest Management

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Forestry, This Land of Ours, USDA

…protecting and managing the nation’s forests. By the mid-19th century, concerns about forest conditions and sustainability began to take shape in national policy. The Roots of U.S. Forest Management Establishing…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

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…management concerns. Vast tracts of unmanaged forest continue to fuel devastating wildfires. He recalled earlier calls to strengthen the lumber industry as part of the solution, but progress has been…

California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation

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…Cameron noted that without reliable labor, food production in California—and by extension, the United States—would be significantly disrupted. Water Management and Sustainable Farming Water management was another major focus. Cameron…

California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations

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…harmful bills from advancing. Urban legislators often lack understanding of farming realities, making direct education and personal engagement essential for protecting agricultural interests. Water Scarcity and Labor Costs Water management…

Ted Torosian

Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story

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…on the west side, though statewide water management remains a constant issue. Transportation: Custom Produce once operated its own trucking fleet but now relies on brokered trucks. This shift allows…

California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback

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California’s agricultural and transportation sectors are once again in the spotlight as state and federal policies clash, pests resurface, and long-delayed water projects inch forward. On today’s AgNet News Hour,…

Midland Tractor

Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service

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…markets have created uncertainty across the agricultural sector. “Water is jobs,” Stan emphasized, noting that Madera County is at the center of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) impacts. With…

Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights

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…dairy sector also remains under scrutiny, as producers balance herd management, feed costs, and market volatility. Today’s discussion touches on the importance of supporting fresh cows through nutritional management and…

Roger Isom

Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025

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…groundwater recharge. He criticized restrictions imposed by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and environmental rulings that redirected massive amounts of water away from farms. In Fresno County, once the…

dairy

Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley

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…to sustain both corn and wheat. Yet Joseph remains optimistic, believing that efficiency and smart resource management can help farmers adjust. Water: California’s Biggest Agricultural Challenge Bakker calls water “the…