A National Agriculture Voice Weighs In On Ag Meter, host Nick sat down with Diamian Mason—nationally recognized keynote speaker, podcaster, businessman, and working farmer—to tackle one of the most pressing …
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
The January 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled one of the biggest questions facing farmers right now: Can California agriculture stay competitive when costs keep rising and regulations …
How Soybeans Became America’s Leading Crop
The Rise of Soybeans in U.S. Agriculture Soybeans may seem ubiquitous in today’s American agriculture, but their widespread cultivation is a relatively recent phenomenon. According to Mark Oppold, host of …
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
How Humates Are Helping Farmers Improve Efficiency in a Changing Regulatory Landscape As soil health, water efficiency, and input costs continue to dominate conversations across agriculture, Russell Taylor of Live …
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
The January 19 episode of the AgNet News Hour kicked off with plenty of energy as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill mixed farm talk, policy, and global trade into …
Joseph Dart and the Invention That Revolutionized Grain Shipping
Joseph Dart: A Pioneer in American Agriculture Joseph Dart, though born in Connecticut, left a lasting mark on American agriculture after moving to Buffalo, New York. Dart is best remembered …
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
California Agriculture Takes Center Stage at the American Farm Bureau Convention California agriculture took the national spotlight at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, where Ag Meter sat …
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
The January 16 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most wide-ranging conversations of the week as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill continued their coverage from …
Harriet Strong: Visionary Behind Hoover Dam and Water Conservation
Harriet Strong: Pioneer of Water Conservation and the Vision Behind Hoover Dam A Visionary for Water Management In 1885, Harriet Strong conducted a groundbreaking study on water shortages in Nevada, …
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
The AgNet News Hour brings listeners inside the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, highlighting the latest in farm policy, California agriculture, and industry trends. Hosts Nick …
Bonanza Farms: How Railroads Transformed Wheat Production in America
Railroads Spark a Wheat Boom In the late 19th century, wheat production in the United States expanded rapidly as new railroad lines connected farms to distant markets. These rail connections …
Inside the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
Inside the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention: Why This Interview Matters The American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California wasn’t just another agriculture conference—it was a powerful reminder of …
Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
The January 14 edition of the AgNet News Hour brought a packed lineup for California farmers—covering everything from federal attention on state ag issues to real-world energy solutions growers can …
Minnesota’s Wheat Breakthrough
How Minnesota Found Its Perfect Wheat Early Challenges for Minnesota Settlers When early settlers arrived in Minnesota, they quickly realized that wheat varieties successful in Nebraska and Kansas failed in …