…water flow and created unnecessary challenges for both water delivery and fish habitat. By removing that sediment, he says the Delta could function more efficiently while improving environmental conditions. A…
Managing Fire Ants in Almond Orchards with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait
Fire ants can create significant challenges for California almond growers, particularly as populations build during warmer months. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says effective…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…dive into the history of the state’s water system, the program explored both the challenges and potential solutions facing farmers today. Steve Hilton Names John Duarte for Natural Resources Role…
Early American Farmers Move West After the Revolution
…farms that would support future generations. But life on the frontier was far from easy. Early settlers encountered rugged wilderness, limited infrastructure, and constant challenges as they worked to establish…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…the Ag Meter, dairy leader Melvin Mederios, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), shared an inside look at the challenges and opportunities facing dairy farmers…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…operation specialized in aging and breaking down high-quality beef, shipping products across California—from San Francisco to Los Angeles. But when Eddie’s father passed away in 1981 during Eddie’s senior year…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…Southern California grocery strike, when Harris Ranch reportedly sold $87 million worth of the product through Smart & Final stores. Rising Costs and Challenges for Small Businesses While the brand…
The Growth of American Agriculture: From Colonial Times to the Mid-20th Century
…a livelihood—it was the backbone of society. Approximately 90% of the population relied on farming for survival. Towns across the colonies often served as shipping points, facilitating the export of…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
…in the world—he works with producers and industry leaders across the country to address some of the biggest challenges facing modern agriculture. During the conversation, Medeiros explained that while the…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…However, each new region brought its own environmental, economic, and logistical challenges. One of the most significant difficulties farm families faced was distance — especially when it came to marketing…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
The March 9 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured two important conversations highlighting both the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture today. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill continued their…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…says the challenges facing growers in 2026 are particularly intense. Farmers must deal with fluctuating commodity prices, pests, weather volatility, labor costs, and regulatory pressures—all while investing millions of dollars…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
The March 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a detailed and eye-opening conversation with Cannon Michael, President and CEO of Bowles Farming Company, about the serious challenges facing…
Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
…innovation in agriculture. Hilton pointed to emerging technologies such as automation and robotics that could improve efficiency and address labor challenges. However, he noted that California regulations often prevent farmers…