Early American settlers faced a unique challenge: producing enough food and cash crops in unfamiliar lands with limited resources. In the absence of modern communications, these pioneers relied heavily on …
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
The March 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most candid conversations yet about the mounting pressures facing California agriculture. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill …
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
Out on the east side of the San Joaquin Valley near Woodlake, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a generational commitment. In a powerful Ag Meter conversation, Dave Roberts …
St. Genevieve: Early French Farming on the Mississippi
French Settlers Arrive on the Mississippi French settlers arrived at what is now St. Louis in the early 1700s. At that time, the Mississippi River Valley was a critical corridor …
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
As California cherry growers approach bloom, weather conditions and flower timing will play a major role in determining fruit set and overall yield. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Poli Francescatto, …
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
The National FFA Organization continues to prove that agricultural education is not just about farming — it’s about building leaders for every industry. In a recent Ag Meter interview, Kristy …
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
California farmer and entrepreneur Elaine Culotti — widely known as the “Lipstick Farmer” — has officially entered the race for governor, launching a campaign centered on economic development, local control, …
Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost
California stands at a pivotal crossroads, where energy policy, agriculture, and local economies collide. Few understand this better than Rickey Bird, director and writer of the new documentary Kern Oil. …
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
The March 2 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured part two of an in-depth conversation with gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti, who continued outlining her vision for California’s future — …
Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture
Missouri was once nationally recognized for both the quality and quantity of its mules. In an era when animal power drove American agriculture and transportation, the state earned a reputation …
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a single provider that you could turn to for all of your agricultural and industrial rubber and plastic product solutions? California Industrial Rubber strives …
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
The February 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and energetic conversation with Elaine Culotti, who officially announced she is running for Governor of California. In a …
Missouri’s Deep Agricultural Roots: From French Settlers to Today
A Proud Agricultural Tradition Missouri has a proud agricultural tradition—one that stretches back nearly three centuries and continues to define the state today. Agriculture is more than an industry in …
John Deere Showcases New 25-HP Compact Tractor at World Ag Expo
At this year’s World Ag Expo, John Deere highlighted new equipment designed to make life easier for California farmers—especially those managing smaller properties or needing versatile support equipment. Mark Davey, …