California agriculture is facing one of the most pivotal moments in its history—and few understand that better than Karen Ross. In a wide-ranging interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick …
California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
Ross emphasized that agriculture in California is at a critical moment, balancing economic pressures, regulatory demands, and long-term sustainability goals. She noted that farming today requires navigating a complex landscape …
America’s Historic Barns: Icons of Agricultural Innovation
A Glimpse Into America’s Agricultural Past America’s rural landscape is dotted with barns of all shapes and sizes—each one telling a story of innovation, hard work, and agricultural progress. These …
Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture
How Innovative Water Technology Is Helping Farmers Fight Salinity, Save Water, and Boost Yields Water is the foundation of agriculture—and when it’s compromised, everything else follows. In a powerful conversation …
Early Summer Disease Pressure Builds in Almond Orchards
As temperatures rise and conditions shift in California’s almond orchards, growers should be preparing for increased disease pressure heading into early summer. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent …
Water Technology Innovation Offers New Option for Growers Facing Quality Challenges
The AgNet News Hour featured a conversation with Aqua4D manager Jeff Nunes, who explained how new water-treatment technology could help farmers improve irrigation efficiency, reduce line clogging, and better manage …
From Hand-Husking to Horse Power: The Evolution of Corn Harvesting
The Labor of Early Corn Harvesting Coming up on This Land of Ours, it’s the daily Ag History Minute. Mark Oppold brings us a glimpse into the demanding realities of …
Tulare County Farm Bureau Leader Reflects on Career, Agriculture Advocacy, and Industry Future
The April 8 episode of AgNet News Hour featured a conversation with longtime Tulare County Farm Bureau Executive Director Tricia Stever Blattler, highlighting her nearly two-decade career supporting agriculture and …
From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
From the Heart of California Agriculture Few places represent the strength and scale of American agriculture like Tulare County—and few voices capture it better than Tricia Stever Blattler. In a …
Livestock Legacy to Corn Innovation: The Story of Eugene Funk
The Roots of Agricultural Excellence Mark Oppold, in his American Agriculture History Minute, highlights the remarkable journey of Eugene Funk—a figure whose contributions helped shape modern corn production in the …
California Farming at a Crossroads: Shannon Douglass on Policy, Pressure, and the Path Forward
California agriculture is facing one of its most pivotal moments in decades. In a recent interview at Fresno State with “the Ag Meter”, California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass shared …
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
At a recent gubernatorial debate hosted at Fresno State, agricultural leadership took center stage as Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, shared his candid perspective on the …
California Ag Faces Rising Costs and Political Crossroads as Governor Race Heats Up
The AgNet News Hour continued its coverage of California’s pivotal governor race, while also highlighting mounting cost pressures facing farmers—from fertilizer and fuel to packaging—at a critical time for the …
From Gold Rush to Green Fields: The Agricultural Roots of Colorado
Early Agriculture in Colorado: Before Statehood When early settlers first arrived in what is now the state of Colorado, they encountered established agricultural practices already in place. Native American communities …