…the group argues, can California truly secure a sustainable water future. Through this effort, the San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint underscores the urgent need for innovation, collaboration, and bold reform…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
…event that promises to bring the industry together with top-notch seminars, networking, and farm-focused innovation. Scheduled for August 20–21 in Tampa, Florida, this year’s expo offers something for every specialty…
John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming
In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to one of the most pivotal innovations in U.S. farming history—the invention of the steel plow. John Deere’s Steel…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
…on innovation and sustainability. The conversation spotlighted how this venture is working to reshape farming for long-term viability—both economically and environmentally. Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside the Reservoir Reducing…
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
…about stifling innovation,” said Galen. “It’s about preserving consumer trust and regulatory integrity in food labeling.” A Formal Appeal to the FDA In a formal complaint submitted to the Food…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…rather a broken stone and gravel surface.” Today, we look back on the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike not just as a roadway, but as a symbol of innovation that supported…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
National Security, Innovation, and Tariff Tension In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill break down the latest headlines shaping agriculture in California and across…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…staple: Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy after 139 years. Nick and Josh examine what this signals for the future of processed food, and how innovation in packaging and marketing…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
…Innovation This season’s turnaround is more than just a numbers game—it’s a testament to the resilience and adaptability of California growers. Overcoming challenges from erratic weather, pests, and market fluctuations,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
…experience in agriculture. Nick and Josh also highlight the balance between innovation and practicality—exploring how state-level decisions about solar development and energy policy are impacting rural communities and long-term food…
Ethanol Production Nears Full Capacity in U.S.
…policy momentum building, the sector is well-positioned for continued growth and innovation in the years ahead. Sponsored Content Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to Another July…
Oliver-Hart-Parr: A Legacy of Innovation in Tractor History
…Chilled Plow Works merged with Hart-Parr Tractor Works, Nichols and Shepard Company, and the American Seeding Company—forming what became the Oliver-Hart-Parr tractor line. Oliver-Hart-Parr: A Legacy of Innovation in Tractor…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…of the effort to promote agricultural diplomacy and innovation. Their multi-day visit offered a direct view into California’s dynamic agriculture industry, with a special focus on the almond sector—one of…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Farming Worldwide
From Patented Innovation to Global Agricultural Impact In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal figure in farming innovation—James Oliver. James Oliver’s Chilled Plow…