The Origins of Iowa State University: A Landmark in Agricultural Education In a recent American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlighted one of the most important milestones in U.S. agricultural …
“Marco Polo” BBQ Turkey
The legendary explorer and worldwide traveler, Marco Polo, was responsible for contributing to my following recipe. History tells us that in the 1300’s during his travels to China, he was …
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
From a Single Coastal Plot to a Multi-County Organic Powerhouse When Larry Jacobs began his farming career in 1980, he started small—one farm in the quiet coastal hamlet of Pescadero, …
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
Thanksgiving Week Opens with Weather Shifts and Industry Updates The AgNet News Hour begins with hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer catching up on Thanksgiving plans, recent health challenges, and …
Land O’Lakes: Minnesota Creameries to Iconic Butter Brand
The Origins of Land O’Lakes: From Minnesota Creameries to an Iconic Brand A Historic Merger in Minnesota In July 1921, a major milestone in American dairy history took place in …
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
Buffalo Bills Fandom Meets Agriculture In a lively discussion on the Ag Meter, Matt Jungman, Senior Director of Events for the upcoming Organic Growers Summit, shared insights not just about …
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
The latest AgNet News Hour delivers a wide-ranging look at the issues shaping American agriculture—from meat-industry shakeups to the rapid evolution of organic farming technology. Hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie …
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
A Half-Century That Transformed American Agriculture From the Civil War era to the early 20th century, the United States experienced the most dramatic growth in agricultural development in its history. …
Chef Darren Hill Serves Up Turkey Tips and Holiday Food Safety on Thanksgiving Week Edition
The November 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off Thanksgiving week with a fun, flavorful conversation as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed one of their favorite …
Women Farmers of the Civil War
Women on the Homefront: How the Civil War Transformed American Agriculture A Nation at War and Farms in Transition In the 1860s, as the Civil War pulled countless men into …
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
A Legacy Rooted in Bakersfield In the heart of California’s South Valley, farming is more than a livelihood—it’s a legacy. Jason Giannelli, a fourth-generation farmer from Bakersfield, carries forward a …
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
The November 21 edition of the AgNet News Hour closed out the week with a powerful, wide-ranging interview featuring Jason Gianelli, fourth-generation Kern County farmer and Director of Farming for Old River …
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
In the early decades of the 19th century, the United States was a nation built on agriculture. As Mark Oppold explains in this American Agriculture History Minute, no one at …
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
Introducing Anna Genasci and the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau In a recent conversation on Ag Meter, we spoke with Anna Genasci, the Communications and Education Director for the Stanislaus County …