…ranchers quickly learned a fundamental economic principle: the law of supply and demand. These producers discovered that market forces could just as easily boost their prosperity as threaten it, depending…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
Photo by Matthew Lancaster on Unsplash A Myth of Responsible Farming Many Americans like to believe that early farmers and ranchers were responsible caretakers of the soil—working the land with…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…represent some of the best and most innovative farmers or ranchers in the world.” California farmers have long produced more food with fewer resources—less land, less water, fewer inputs—than ever…
Westward Expansion: The Harsh Beginnings of America’s Frontier Farmers
…to forge new lives in the western frontier. Pioneers Blaze the Trail Beyond the Appalachians The first significant wave of migration beyond the Appalachians came from farmers and ranchers in…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…audience—many of whom represent the farmers, ranchers, and business owners at the heart of the state’s economy. “I know Secretary of State isn’t always top of mind for the ag…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…industry. Kester begins by emphasizing strong support for Trump’s overall track record on agriculture. “He’s accomplished many great things for ranchers across the country,” he says, pointing to trade accomplishments…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…to national issues after comments by former President Donald Trump about importing Argentine beef rattled cattle markets. “We completely support President Trump and all he’s done for ranchers,” Kester said….
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…is crucial. “We can’t afford to flood the market with foreign beef while our ranchers are still healing,” he said. Later in the show, Papagni caught up with Issa Kanda…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…California ranchers are also facing growing threats from wildlife, including wolves and mountain lions. Duarte explained that current state policies make it nearly impossible for farmers and ranchers to protect…
Grand Island: From Settlers’ Trail to Husker Harvest Days
…the largest farm shows in the United States, the event draws farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and agricultural innovators from across the country. But the city’s role in agriculture extends far beyond…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…heavy taxes, and costly regulatory requirements place tremendous strain on ranchers and small businesses alike. Despite these challenges, California remains a significant cattle state. Out of roughly 100 million acres…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
…underscoring the importance of cattle to California’s ag economy. The conversation turned to the alarming wolf problem in the Sierra Nevada, where ranchers reported 77 documented wolf kills in just…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…more than 26,000 farmers and ranchers across the state. Her leadership emphasizes advocacy, education, innovation, and a deep commitment to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders. In a recent…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…With ranchers unable to retain enough heifers for breeding, herd rebuilding is stalled — and that means beef prices will stay high through at least 2026. Even so, demand has…