…registered, they must be tested at certain temperatures. That requires long idle times—despite California’s no-idle law—just to prepare for testing. If a sensor fails, the truck must be driven for…
Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios Share Powerful Stories on AgNet News Hour
…family’s long history in farming. Regulations, water shortages, and rising labor costs ultimately forced them out of land ownership, a story familiar to many Valley farmers. “We sold that property……
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…to secure the water necessary to sustain their crops. Energy policies add to the strain. California’s restrictions on oil production have driven up fuel costs, impacting everything from machinery operation…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…program shifted to crops. With half the raisin crop already on the ground and rain hitting parts of the Central Valley, raisin growers are anxiously watching for potential damage. Almond…
Jean Étienne de Boré: Pioneer of Granulated Sugar in Louisiana
…of Louisiana’s most important crops. His work laid the foundation for what would become a central part of the state’s agricultural identity and economy, influencing generations of farmers and producers….
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…by commending Papagni’s growing platform and encouraging him to continue hosting conversations that shed light on the realities of California’s meat industry. Despite challenges such as drought, rising feed costs,…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
…that abundance leads to affordable crops, healthier cities, and stronger manufacturing. Among his proposed solutions: Dredging the Delta to restore deeper, cooler channels that would help salmon populations while allowing…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…hosts called for more forest management and long-term solutions to protect both rural communities and crops. Attention then turned to the Reedley Ag Conference, set for October 9 at Reedley…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…strong production regions. The sandy loam soils, with some areas containing over 20 feet of topsoil, have produced yields 30% higher than those on the Eastside for both row crops…
Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution
…is best known for leading efforts in what became known as the Green Revolution—a period marked by the development and adoption of high-yield, disease-resistant crops and improved farming techniques. His…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…and fresh tomatoes Niche crops such as asparagus, garlic, and onions Barcellos notes that crops like asparagus are a difficult but important niche, dependent on fluctuating markets and competition from…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…Crops of Native American Farming The agricultural systems developed by Native Americans were not only about managing land—they also revolved around cultivating crops that became essential to global diets. The…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…To address rising labor costs and shortages, Terranova Ranch is testing automation technologies including: Mechanical and laser weeders using photo-cell technology. Drones and precision farming tools to improve efficiency. Cameron…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…by the Society was crop rotation. Instead of planting the same crop in the same field year after year—which quickly depleted soil nutrients—rotation introduced a system where different crops were…