The practice of baling hay is central to modern agriculture, but its roots extend back to the mid-19th century, when inventive mechanical solutions began to reshape how farmers stored and …
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
When Todd Burkdoll speaks, California agriculture listens. A Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Burkdoll brings decades of hands-on experience, deep technical knowledge, and a grounded perspective shaped by …
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer dive into the latest California agriculture headlines. They cover winter weather trends, including chill hours critical …
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
Agriculture’s Early Push Toward the West As America grew in its earliest decades, farming advanced steadily alongside the movement of settlers. In an American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explains …
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
A Conversation with “the Ag Meter”, Nick Papagni On a recent episode of The AgNet New Hour, “the Ag Meter” host, Nick Papagni sat down with Stephen Pistoresi, General Manager …
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
The Ag Meter, host Nick Papagni, broadcasting from Reno, Nevada, welcomed one of agriculture’s most respected voices—Abe Isaak of AgroLiquid. Known throughout California and beyond for his deep field experience, …
Pheromones, Frost, and Farm Power: This Week on the AgNet News Hour
This week’s AgNet News Hour delivers a fast-paced look at the tools and trends shaping California agriculture, featuring expert insights on citrus nutrition, pheromone pest control, and key Farm Bureau …
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
Pioneers Moving West and the Unexpected Settlement of Ohio As early American settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountains in search of new opportunities, many expected to continue westward through the Great …
California Agriculture in Transition: Market Volatility, Almond Outlook & Feed Trends
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, commodity expert and fourth-generation farmer Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities delivers one of the most insightful breakdowns of California agriculture heading into …
The Missouri River: A Key Chapter in American Agriculture History
The Missouri River: A Pillar of American Agriculture History Early Settlers and the Great Plains The Missouri River has played a pivotal role in shaping American agriculture and westward expansion. …
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
California agriculture is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history. From rising costs and water uncertainty to freight volatility and land-use pressure, every decision feels like a …
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
The agricultural industry faces unprecedented challenges, from shifting commodity markets to labor shortages and automation. In a recent AgNet News Hour interview, Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities shared timely insights …
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Land-grant universities have played a defining role in shaping American agriculture, research, and education. As Mark Oppold explains in …
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
Strengthening Rural America Through Fellowship and Science-Based Agriculture The Ag Meter broadcasted live from Monterey, California at the Organic Growers Summit, where a compelling conversation unfolded with Dan Janzen of …