America’s Agricultural Roots In the early 1800s, American agriculture was the backbone of the national economy. As Mark Oppold explains in An American Agriculture History Minute, most citizens relied on …
Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”
The October 16 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a powerhouse guest, Bill Jones, former California Secretary of State, lifelong West Side farmer, and one of the most respected …
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
Nat DiBuduo: The Godfather of California Grapes Reflects on Tradition, Change, and the Future of Wine Honoring a Living Legend As October marks Italian Heritage Month and the celebration of …
Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming
The October 15 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured one of California agriculture’s most respected voices: Nat DiBuduo, former Allied Grape Growers president and lifelong champion of California’s wine …
Ethnic Roots of American Agriculture: How Immigrants Shaped U.S. Farming
The Immigrant Influence on American Agriculture I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnic groups played a vital role in shaping early American agriculture. Immigrants brought unique farming …
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
The October 14 edition of the AgNet News Hour showcased two powerful voices shaping the future of California agriculture — Priscilla Koepke, CEO of F3 Innovate, and Mando Perez, Southern …
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
A Tribute to the Central Valley’s Grape, Raisin, and Wine Legacy The Central Valley’s proud agricultural spirit will be on full display once again at the third annual Whole Vine …
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
A Visit to Reedley: California’s Ag Secretary Engages with the Valley California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined The Ag Meter host Nick Papagni at Reedley College to discuss the challenges …
Karen Ross Talks Water, Regulation, and Prop 50 Silence on AgNet News Hour
The October 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most important interviews of the season as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with California …
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture
The Iron Tracks That Changed Rural America I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Railroads dramatically changed the face of agriculture and rural America as the nation expanded …
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
A Passionate Voice for California Agriculture Nick Papagni opened his show with unmistakable enthusiasm, welcoming a guest who’s become a household name in California and beyond—Elaine Culotti, known to many …
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
A Turning Point in Agricultural Education In 1914, the United States Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act, establishing the Cooperative Extension Service—a transformative program that reshaped how Americans learned about farming, …
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
A New Voice Rising from California’s Heartland In a state that feeds the world but often seems to fight its own farmers, Assemblyman David Tangipa has emerged as one of …
Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass
Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: As Californians prepare to cast their ballots, Proposition 50 has emerged as one of the most controversial measures on the docket. At the center …