…her content today. Known for cozy, timeless recipes and a clean coastal vibe, Lex’s social media influence is grounded in authentic storytelling and a deep appreciation for farming life. Coastal…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…headlines, hot weather insights, and a down-to-earth conversation with a true Central Valley farming legend. We kick off the show talking about summer heat and its effects on both people…
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
…Season Bloom began in early February and peaked mid-month but faced disruptions due to rain, wind, and hail. These conditions limited bee pollination and affected blossom development. However, the weather…
George Washington Helped Grow American Farming
When the Revolutionary War ended and America gained its independence, survival wasn’t guaranteed. What helped the new nation thrive was a growing agricultural economy. George Washington Helped Grow American Farming…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
AgNet News Hour: Connecting California Farming with the Future On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a powerful blend of…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
A Struggling Start for Southern Agriculture In the early days of American farming, pioneers in New England and along the East Coast found relative success due to favorable soil and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
Nick Foglio Sounds Off on Farming Challenges and Solutions in California On today’s AgNet News Hour, we wrap up a powerful two-part conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, whose…
Northwest Territory Opened New Frontiers for U.S. Agriculture
In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a foundational chapter in U.S. farming history: the settlement of the Northwest Territory—a move that paved the way for westward agricultural…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…$4 billion in economic output annually. Water Efficiency and Innovation in Farming Farmers in Yuma are known for their remarkable efficiency in water use—a vital trait in a desert climate….
Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming
…wasn’t just the houses that evolved—barns began to take on a central role in the American agricultural landscape. Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming In the 1860s…
Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode”
California Gubernatorial Candidate Speaks Out on Farming, Solar, and Legislative Overreach Sheriff Chad Bianco, candidate for governor of the state of California, sat down with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, “The…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…unique combination of high minimum wage, strict environmental rules, and mounting tariffs is squeezing small and mid-size growers out of the industry. “We’ve been operating in crisis mode for a…
Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland
…Solar on Farmland Bianco offered blunt criticism of AB-1156, questioning the wisdom of converting productive farmland into solar infrastructure. “Throwing in solar panels and farming in the same conversation—you’ve got…
U.S. Citrus Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture
…Association, the new tariff could jeopardize up to 35,000 jobs, disproportionately affecting rural communities that rely on citrus farming for employment and local economic activity. Such job losses could fuel…