…farmers understand those challenges better than Joe Del Bosque of Del Bosque Farms, who farms nearly 2,000 acres on California’s West Side near Firebaugh and Los Banos. Joe Del Bosque…
Joe Del Bosque: California Farming Faces a Critical Future
…of Del Bosque Farms for an in-depth conversation about the realities of farming on California’s West Side. Del Bosque, who farms in the Firebaugh-Los Banos area, discusses his specialty-crop operation…
Shorthorn Cattle Helped Build Early American Agriculture
Shorthorn Cattle: The Versatile Breed That Supported America’s Westward Expansion As pioneers pushed westward and established farms across the expanding United States, one breed of cattle became an essential part…
Joe Del Bosque on Farming the West Side: Water, Labor and Resilience
The latest AgNet News Hour takes listeners to California’s West Side for an in-depth conversation with Joe Del Bosque of Del Bosque Farms, as “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni and…
Why Chickens Were the Backbone of Early American Farms
…during the mid-19th century, chickens were actually among the most valuable livestock on many pioneer farms. Their versatility, ease of care, and ability to provide a steady source of food…
From Log Cabins to Lasting Homesteads: How Midwest Farmhouses Evolved in the 1840s
…visitors can still find century farms and 150-year-old family farms featuring original farmhouses built during this period. These historic homes serve as living reminders of the resilience, craftsmanship, and long-term…
Merced College Builds the Future of Agriculture
…being trained to understand both approaches, preparing them for farms ranging from conventional operations to highly automated businesses. Jacobsen also discusses his own Central Valley farming background. Raised on a…
Mid-1840s Iowa Farms: How Corn Created the Tall Corn State
…at these early farms offers valuable perspective on how innovation, adaptation, and practical decision-making helped transform Iowa into one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions. Mid-1840s Iowa Farms: How…
Business Leader Kyle Kirkland Outlines Vision for California’s Future
…agricultural operations, fewer dairy farms, and reduced housing construction as examples of industries that have been constrained by excessive regulation. According to Kirkland, increasing responsible in-state production would help lower…
Congressional Candidate Kyle Kirkland Says California Agriculture Needs More Regulatory Certainty
…strong business environment for farms and ranches. Listen to the full interview below or on your favorite podcast app. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
…like California and Florida. Whether she’s visiting cotton fields in Texas, lettuce farms in California, citrus groves in Florida, berry farms in Oregon, or watermelon operations in the Mid-Atlantic, Miller…
Farm Babe Michelle Miller Encourages Farmers to Tell Agriculture’s Story
…encouraged producers to share what they do every day, noting that people are often fascinated once they have the chance to see farms firsthand. Another key theme of the conversation…
How Immigrant Traditions Shaped Early American Agriculture
…the demanding work of breaking new ground. German immigrants also emphasized keeping farms within the family. Rather than encouraging children to leave for growing towns and cities, many German farming…
Michael Gates Outlines Vision for California, Public Safety, and Agriculture in Exclusive Ag Meter Interview
…protect farms, ranches, equipment, and rural communities from crime while enforcing California law fairly and consistently. He also encouraged farmers to remain optimistic, saying agriculture should be viewed as an…