…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……
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…
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…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…of the upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, where key issues like immigration reform and, you guessed it, freight will take center stage. Full interview coming soon on…
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
…episode wraps with a reminder about the upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa on August 20–21. It’s a great opportunity for California growers to connect with industry peers…
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…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
Senator Adam Schiff Calls for Equitable Relief for Specialty and Diversified Growers California Senator Adam Schiff is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fulfill its commitment to…
Three Agricultural Revolutions That Transformed U.S. Farming
…Revolution: Genetic Advancements Beginning in the late 1960s, agricultural science entered a new frontier: biotechnology. Researchers discovered how to go inside a plant’s genetic structure, reconfiguring DNA to produce crops…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…and economic need. He also emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation, urging politicians to prioritize common sense over ideology. From advocating for mechanization in nut crops to proposing a reallocation…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…Factors include: High input costs and drought-shortened crops (2021–2022) Record tomato prices in 2023 GLP-1 weight loss drugs affecting national food consumption trends Still, Los Gatos remains strong thanks to…