The California Avocado Commission has appointed Ken Melband as its new president, recognizing his extensive leadership experience within the organization since 2011. Melband’s appointment signals a continued commitment to supporting …
American Agriculture History Minute: Chemical Manufacturing Company Opens Doors
Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute explains how a small chemical manufacturing company opened its doors in 1957 in West Helena, Arkansas, near the Mississippi River south of …
Rollins Travels the World Promoting U.S. Agriculture Market
Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. Ag Secretary Brooke Rawlins talking about the agricultural market, which would definitely help out California. Just couldn’t be more bullish on the …
Steve Hilton Discusses Fixing California Water Issue
Talking with Steve Hilton, who’s running for governor of the state of California. I asked Steve, how do we fix the water issue in California so farmers get water and …
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train”
Talking with Elaine Culotti, the lipstick farmer. She was on the TV show Undercover Billionaire. She grows everything from palm trees to fruits and vegetables, who has a great idea …
Almond Update: ABC Almond Leadership Program Supports FFA Scholarships
The Almond Board of California is deeply committed to cultivating the future of agriculture through its Almond Leadership Program, which provides financial support to California FFA students. This initiative helps …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour hosts, Lorrie Boyer, Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” and Josh McGill discuss the New World …
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
In 2024, the United States experienced a significant increase in vegetable imports, marking a 10% rise in total value to $8.03 billion—its highest recorded level. This surge was driven primarily …
American Agriculture History Minute: Lewis and Clark Agricultural Discoveries
Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute explains that there were a lot of agricultural discoveries in the travels of Lewis and Clark, not just discovering new lands. Historians …
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
My guest is Elaine Culotti, “The Lipstick Farmer”. She owns a 40-acre Big Z ranch in Fallbrook, California. She was on the TV show Undercover Billionaire. She grows everything from …
May Moves for Organic Growers – Are You Ready?
In this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll shares critical insights for organic growers. From battling leaf-footed bugs migrating out of pomegranates with Belay® Insecticide to powerful new organic tools …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” cover the challenges in the freight …
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the outlook for various crops can vary significantly based on several factors. Recently, insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities have shed light on …
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
California farmers continue to face significant challenges due to recurring drought cycles and stringent water restrictions. Dave Puglia, President and CEO of the Western Growers Association, highlights the urgent need …