Today’s AgNet News Hour featured an in-depth conversation with pistachio grower and crop advisor Rich Kreps, highlighting how global events, domestic policy, and on-the-ground growing conditions are shaping the outlook …
National Western Stock Show: A Legacy of American Agriculture
A Historic Beginning in Denver According to agricultural historian Mark Oppold, the National Western Stock Show in Denver first began in 1906, establishing itself as one of the most enduring …
From San Francisco to the Farm with Jacie and Zac
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we sit down with Jacie Johnston and Zac Green of Johnston Farms and WN Citrus, a fourth-generation family operation nestled at the …
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
California agriculture sits at a critical crossroads—and few voices capture that reality better than pistachio expert and crop advisor Rich Kreps. In a powerful conversation with The Ag Meter’s Nick …
Managing Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachios with Timely Applications
Gill’s mealybug has become an increasing concern for California pistachio growers, with the potential to impact both yield and crop quality if left unmanaged. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager …
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
Agriculture is more than a profession—it’s a legacy. And few embody that legacy better than Jenny Lester Moffitt, the latest guest with The Ag Meter host Nick Papagni. In this …
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
Today’s AgNet News Hour featured a forward-looking conversation with fifth-generation farmer Jenny Lester Moffitt, now serving as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, highlighting …
Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
The Beginnings of Agriculture in Colorado Agriculture in what is now Colorado began to take shape in the early 1850s, during a time when much of the region was considered …
Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters
As spring transitions into the heat of the growing season, every decision a grower makes right now can impact yield, quality, and profitability months down the line. That’s exactly why …
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
Inside the Fight for Water in the Central Valley California agriculture is facing a defining moment—and water sits at the center of it all. In a compelling conversation with “The …
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
The AgNet News Hour highlighted growing concerns over California’s ongoing water challenges, as water management expert Lindsay Cederquist outlined the real-world impact of limited allocations, regulatory pressure, and the need …
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
Expanding West After the Louisiana Purchase In the early 1820s, following the landmark Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the United States government began turning its attention toward agricultural development in the …
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Nisei Farmers League President Manuel Cunha, focusing on one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: labor, immigration, and the future of the …
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
The Birth of Agriculture in Greeley Greeley became Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement, marking a turning point in the development of farming across the state. Early settlers arrived with optimism …