…notes almonds are among the most water-efficient crops—consumers typically eat all they buy, unlike other crops that waste significant portions. He considers almonds “50% more efficient” than many agricultural products….
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…weather, an increase in abandoned orchards, and evolving pest behaviors that are making them increasingly difficult to control. These rodents aren’t just nibbling at crops, they’re chewing through drip irrigation…
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…in farming, agribusiness, ag law, or public service, this organization is growing much more than crops — it’s growing confident, capable future leaders. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
The California freight industry crisis is hitting home for trucking companies across the state. Mark Wood, owner of Kingsburg-based Wildwood Express, is calling attention to the skyrocketing fuel prices, restrictive…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…readiness. His reaper did more than harvest crops; it reaped the rewards of patience, vision, and resilience. A Story of Agricultural Endurance. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute with Mark…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…canal system ensures precise water delivery, and their seasonal planning is so dialed in that harvest schedules are often accurate to the day. However, Robert warns of looming challenges: rising…
Heritage Roots of American Farming Communities
…settled throughout the Carolinas, where they adapted their methods to the different climate and crops of the region. These regional farming identities not only mirrored the settlers’ European origins but…
California Dairy in the Spotlight: Generations of Dedication and a Future of Uncertainty
…rising operational costs. Despite these burdens, Bakker remains hopeful, expressing optimism about the future of the industry and calling for smarter policy, more education, and greater public understanding of where…
USDA July Cattle Report Reveals Continued Decline in Herd Size
…broken down by category: Beef cows totaled 28.65 million head, down 1.2% from 2023. Milk cows, however, showed a modest increase, rising by 50,000 head to 9.45 million, a positive…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…Toor Still, he emphasized that a big crop isn’t a bad thing—if it’s marketed wisely. “Start big crops at lower prices, then let them creep up. That helps both the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…heat, minus the triple-digit temperatures, thanks to powerful trade news and a deep-dive into California’s almond and walnut outlook. From record-setting tariffs to shifting global markets, today’s episode is a…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
…to expand its capabilities beyond orchard crops and into Farm-ng’s primary areas: vegetable crops and vineyards. Bonsai will maintain its headquarters in San Jose, continue hardware manufacturing in Watsonville, and…
Tangerines, Lemons Up; Grapefruit Down in New Forecast
…picture of regional resilience, especially in California, which continues to support national totals for multiple citrus crops. While grapefruit remains a weak spot, gains in tangerines, mandarins, and lemons signal…
Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture
…devising rudimentary yet effective techniques to divert and control water flow to nourish their crops. These early innovations laid the groundwork for irrigation practices worldwide. Early U.S. Irrigation Efforts In…