Mark Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute, revealing that Oregon is known as the grass seed capital of the world, leading the nation in both grass seed and hazelnut …
California Needs New Water Plan
Jennifer Pierre, the general manager of the state water contractors has said the California water system was built long ago no longer works. We have severe droughts, flooding and atmospheric …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-20-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this can’t-miss episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and co-host Josh McGill take listeners on …
Almond Board of California Releases April Position Report
The Almond Board of California has released its April Position Report, providing updated insights into the almond market’s supply and demand. Before the report’s release, an expanded survey estimated average …
Event Dates Coming Up for Almonds, Organic Summit, Strawberries
Here’s some event dates you need to put on your calendar. The Almond Board of California will have their production research Summit on June 18 at the Modesto Center, Plaza …
Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups
Reservoir Farms, an agricultural technology incubator based in California’s Salinas Valley, has opened applications for its inaugural cohort of 12 startups. The initiative is designed to foster innovation in specialty …
Avocados and Saving Water
Ag Net West, Josh McGill, has a story on avocados and saving water. A new study from Southern California could help avocado growers save both water and money in San …
Salinas, California Broccoli Supply Remains Strong
The broccoli supply from Salinas, California, remains strong, with growers reporting favorable weather conditions contributing to steady production. Supply levels are comparable to this time last year, and growers anticipate …
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the origins of Valley Irrigation. In 1946, Robert Doherty identified an opportunity in a small manufacturing company near Valley, Nebraska. He …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
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,” open today’s show talking about key …
Cattle Market Currently Navigating Uncharted Territory
The cattle market is currently navigating uncharted territory, with record-breaking prices and unprecedented numbers. Market analyst Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net explains the factors driving this trend and what cattle producers …
Handling the Tariff Combination in Mexico and U.S.
Talking with Maddie Glosemeyer, from Deacero USA/Mid Continent, which is a huge company in Mexico in the metal, steel and agriculture manufacture industry, along with being a manufacture in the …
Disaster Declaration Submitted by San Joaquin County Agriculture Commissioner
In response, the San Joaquin County Agriculture Commissioner has submitted a disaster declaration to the California Office of Emergency Services. The state agency will review whether this season’s conditions were …
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter-Pierce‘s Disease Assessment
AgNet West Josh McGill has the story on the voting of the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter–Pierce‘s Disease assessment. The Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) assessment referendum is a critical vote for …