A Visionary in American Agriculture In 1873, George Grant brought four Angus bulls from Scotland to Victoria, Kansas. His goal was ambitious—introduce this new cattle breed to American cattlemen and …
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
Stanislaus County: Leading the Way in Farm Bureau Membership When it comes to agriculture, Stanislaus County is setting the pace in California. According to Anna Genasci, Communication Director of the …
Small Wineries Under Pressure: Ziveli Winery
Small Wineries Under Pressure: On today’s AgNet News Hour, the Ag Meter hit the road for an on-location interview at Ziveli Winery, tucked between Kerman and Fresno. Host Nick Papagni …
George Grant and the Introduction of Angus Cattle to America
The Vision of George Grant In the history of American agriculture, few individuals stand out like George Grant, a Scottish immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1873. Accompanied …
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: On today’s AgNet News Hour, the spotlight turned to the California wine industry and its struggle to adapt to shifting consumer habits. Marlena Paolilli, …
Founding Fathers, Farming, and the Rise of Agricultural Education
Leaders Who Were Farmers First In 1776, the successful leaders who helped shape the new nation were also among its most accomplished farmers. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson stand out …
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
From Italian Restaurants to California Wine Marlena Paolilli is no stranger to food, family, and tradition. Coming from one of the Central Valley’s most iconic Italian families, her roots are …
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
Syngenta Showcases Future of Vegetable Seeds in Salinas Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, recently visited Syngenta Vegetable Seeds’ Future of Veg event in Salinas, California. The event featured Justin Goodwin, …
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
Custom Produce: Ted Torosian’s Journey from Football Legend to Produce Industry Leader From the Football Field to Farming Success Ted Torosian, a name well known in Sanger Apache football history …
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
From Sports to Agriculture Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director of the Kern County Farm Bureau, didn’t grow up in the farming industry. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, she often jokes …
Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo
Inspiring the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders At the recent Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida, three outstanding members of the Florida FFA Association—Lyla Bent, Hope Storter, and Isabelle Jenkins—shared …
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: The AgNet News Hour delivered another wide-ranging discussion today, spotlighting California’s unpredictable weather, pressures in the dairy and hay markets, and major safety concerns …
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
California’s agricultural and transportation sectors are once again in the spotlight as state and federal policies clash, pests resurface, and long-delayed water projects inch forward. On today’s AgNet News Hour, …
Future Leaders Shine at Florida FFA
The next generation of agricultural leaders took center stage on the AgNet News Hour as Florida FFA state officers shared their stories and their passion for farming. Speaking at the …