…by international players, with key inputs sourced from regions like Ukraine, China, and the Middle East. While companies like Nutrien and Mosaic help stabilize supply, volatility remains a concern. Even…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…man-made crisis. “It should be very easy to fix… but nothing’s ever easy with California water.” The impact is immediate and far-reaching. Limited supply drives up water costs, forcing farmers…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
…role during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping maintain the nation’s food supply during uncertain times. The discussion also addressed the broader structure of immigration reform. Cunha outlined what he sees as…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…for DREAMers toward permanent residency Mandatory background checks and E-Verify for employers Cunha emphasized that these workers—many of whom sustained the food supply during COVID—deserve stability and recognition. A Broken…
From Mail-Order Roots to Rural Retail Giant: Tractor Supply’s Rise
…chain, Tractor Supply Company’s story is a powerful example of how innovation and service can shape an industry. From Mail-Order Roots to Rural Retail Giant: Tractor Supply’s Rise Sponsored Content…
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
…think about alcohol, reinforced by global health messaging and trends like GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The result: consumers aren’t necessarily gone—but they are drinking differently. Global Oversupply Meets Market Reality…
California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point; Nicholas Karavidas Breaks Down Challenges and Opportunities
…wine production and consulting, described the current situation as a “perfect storm” driven by multiple factors converging at once. Declining consumption, shifting health trends, global oversupply, and increased competition from…
Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture
…supply the mechanical power that made these operations possible. Steam Power’s Role in Agricultural Progress The late 1800s and early 1900s were a turning point in American agricultural history. Farmers…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…demand issues, with reports of unharvested grapes and even vineyards being removed to rebalance supply. It’s a stark reminder that agriculture is cyclical—but also evolving. Why Profitability Is the Key…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…local soils, climate, and terroir to produce distinctive agave-based products. However, the industry is still in its early stages. Growers want contracts before planting, while distillers want supply before committing—creating…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…option for regions facing long-term water constraints. The opportunity extends beyond farming. The goal is to build a California-based agave industry, supplying craft distillers and potentially creating a new domestic…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…to begin planning for nine million acre-feet of additional water supply statewide. If successful, these efforts could help protect both California agriculture and the state’s broader economy. Telling Agriculture’s Story…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…on water supply issues and the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). During the interview, Vanden Heuvel explained how SGMA and groundwater sustainability plans are reshaping agriculture across…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
California agriculture sits at the center of some of the state’s most important policy debates—water supply, infrastructure, energy, and the future of farming. Those issues took center stage on the…