European immigrants brought distinct farming traditions to early America, influencing everything from plowing methods and livestock management to family farm ownership. German, Scottish, and Irish settlers helped shape the agricultural …
Congressman Tom McClintock Discusses Forest Management, California Water and the Future of Farming
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, U.S. Representative Tom McClintock, representing California’s 5th Congressional District, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with Nick Papagni. McClintock discussed …
How Radio Helped Transform American Agriculture
Radio became an important communication tool for American agriculture in the early 20th century, helping farmers and rural communities gain access to weather reports, grain prices and market information. In …
New World Screwworm Cases in New Mexico Rise to Four
New Mexico has reported two additional cases of New World screwworm, involving a horse and a calf in Grant County, bringing the state’s total to four since the flesh-eating pest …
Farm Bureau Seeks More Agricultural Relief as USDA Payment Details Remain Unclear
The proposed $8 billion in federal farm relief could provide support for producers facing high diesel fuel costs during harvest, but questions remain about how the assistance will be distributed. …
$9 Million California Facility to Convert Almond Shells Into Biochar
A new California facility will produce almond shell biochar through a $9 million project in Delano, creating a potential new market for agricultural byproducts while supporting soil health and carbon storage. Treehouse …
Congressman Tom McClintock Discusses California’s Rising Costs, Energy Policies and Economic Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, U.S. Representative Tom McClintock, who represents California’s 5th Congressional District, joined Nick Papagni for Part 1 of a two-part interview examining California’s …
Westward Expansion: Early Pioneers and American Agriculture
The Push West Beyond the Appalachian Mountains Westward expansion played a significant role in shaping the history of the United States, opening new territories to settlement and laying the groundwork …
California Growers Urged to Prioritize Post-Harvest Tree Nutrition
California growers are being encouraged to focus on post-harvest nutrition, soil health, and early-season nutrient monitoring as they prepare orchards for the upcoming spring. With uncertain El Niño weather patterns …
Holloway Agronomist Highlights Soil Health and Gypsum Benefits
California agriculture depends on healthy soil, effective nutrient management and responsible water use. For Allie Cushnyr, senior agronomist for Holloway, helping growers improve soil health is about more than producing …
GUSS Advances Autonomous Spraying to Boost Farm Efficiency
GUSS co-founder Gary Thompson discusses improved automation, new performance reporting tools, and how autonomous sprayers are helping California growers address labor challenges. Autonomous agricultural technology continues to evolve as growers …
Karl Warkentin Discusses Central Valley Farming Challenges
“The Ag Meter” interview explores pest pressures, weather extremes, rising costs, water concerns and strategies for producing quality fruit. California growers face an increasingly complex combination of weather uncertainty, pest …
Edward Ring Urges California Growers to Prepare for Winter Storms and Groundwater Recharge
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of water and energy policy at the California Policy Center, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with …
How Crop Rotation Helped American Farmers Protect Soil Fertility
Early Settlers Overlooked the Importance of Soil Conservation In the early years of American agriculture, settlers often gave little thought to conserving and maintaining the fertility of their soil. As …