…to national markets, making it easier to transport crops, livestock, and supplies. Improved transportation helped agriculture gain a foothold and encouraged long-term settlement. Building Agricultural Institutions With new growth came…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…in storage for months. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1paEVSJAVPr44LV3nXMLDt1v4kBbm5RJV/view?usp=drive_web Rising Costs, Falling Opportunities California pear growers face some of the highest production standards in the world, from labor and water regulations to chemical use…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…to millimeter-accurate weed control to bloom-time disease protection in almonds. The message was clear: for California growers facing rising labor costs and tighter margins, innovation isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s survival….
From Wagons to Pickups: The Evolution of Farm Transportation
AI image created by ChatGPT Early Transportation on the Farm Machinery, livestock, and crops have always needed to be moved around farms or transported to market. In the earliest days…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…easy target for lawmakers who face little backlash outside rural communities. Regulation and Rising Costs Are Driving Farmers Out Mason highlighted the crushing cost of regulatory compliance, sharing an example…
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
The January 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled one of the biggest questions facing farmers right now: Can California agriculture stay competitive when costs keep rising and regulations…
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
…products are used anywhere roots grow—row crops, tree nuts, vineyards, citrus, and even professional sports turf. Taylor points to the Rose Bowl Stadium as an example, where humates are used…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…crops—especially specialty crops—was encouraging for producers who often feel overlooked. During a specialty crops session Douglas moderated, USDA, RMA, and NRCS officials discussed practical improvements to insurance and conservation programs….
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
…rising as another major pressure point. The message of the episode was simple: California farming is still the best in the world—but if the state wants agriculture to remain strong,…
Inside the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
…and national levels. A National “Family Reunion” for Agriculture One of the standout themes of the interview was the sense of unity. Despite agriculture’s diversity—from California specialty crops to Midwest…
Minnesota’s Wheat Breakthrough
…Nebraska and Kansas failed in the northern climate. The region’s colder temperatures, shorter growing season, and unique soil conditions required experimentation and adaptability from farmers striving to establish sustainable crops….
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…rising costs, and state-level policies that put ideology ahead of food security. In her opening remarks, Rollins said she was grateful to be in California for her first visit since…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…in California. A major focus of the episode is the national “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative, which aims to combat rising obesity by encouraging whole foods, reducing ultra-processed foods,…
Ohio’s Early Agriculture: Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco
…was essential not only for feeding their families but also for preparing for the harsh winters ahead. Most farmers focused on raising wheat and corn, two crops that thrived in…