California agriculture is facing a complicated mix of challenges, and on the latest AgNet News Hour, Ag Meter Nick Papagni sat down with Rick Roberti, president of the California Cattlemen’s …
Étienne de Boré: The Pioneer Behind Louisiana’s Granulated Sugar
A Little-Known Figure in American Agriculture American agricultural history is filled with innovators whose contributions helped shape regional economies and agricultural industries. One of those lesser-known figures is Étienne de …
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Labor, Immigration, Water and Regulation
California agriculture is facing a defining moment as farmers confront labor shortages, immigration uncertainty, water challenges, rising costs and an increasingly complex regulatory environment. In a wide-ranging Labor Day interview, …
California Agriculture Under Pressure: Manuel Cunha on Labor, Water and Regulation
California agriculture is facing a growing list of challenges, and on the latest AgNet NewsHour, “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni takes a hard look at those issues in a wide-ranging …
E.T. York: Advancing American Agriculture from the Classroom
A Leader Who Helped Shape Modern Agriculture American agriculture has been advanced by farmers, scientists, inventors and researchers—but some of the most influential contributors never farmed or developed an invention …
California Agriculture Faces Growing Pressure on Labor, Water and Regulations
California agriculture is facing growing pressure from labor shortages, immigration uncertainty, water challenges, rising production costs and an increasingly complicated regulatory environment. On the AgNet News Hour, “The Ag Meter” …
Henry Groseclose and the Birth of the Future Farmers of America
An Agriculture Teacher Who Helped Launch the FFA The Future Farmers of America, now known simply as FFA, has become one of the most recognizable youth organizations in American agriculture. …
Edward Ring: California Water Crisis Demands Action
California’s water crisis is about more than drought. It is also about whether the state has enough infrastructure to capture, store and manage water when it is available. That was …
Farm Income Outlook Shows Higher Payments, Rising Expenses in 2026
U.S. farm income is expected to see only modest growth in 2026, with rising production expenses and inflation continuing to put pressure on farm businesses. USDA research economist Carrie Litkowski …
USDA Trade Mission Eyes New Opportunities in Australia and New Zealand
USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg recently returned from a trade mission to Australia and New Zealand focused on expanding opportunities for U.S. farmers, ranchers …
Edward Ring Outlines a Water Plan for California Agriculture
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center, returned for Part 2 of a conversation on …
Norman Borlaug: The Agronomist Who Helped Launch the Green Revolution
Norman Borlaug stands among the most influential figures in modern agricultural history. An American agronomist born in the heartland, Borlaug dedicated his career to increasing agricultural production and helping address …
Edward Ring Warns California Must Prepare for the Next Flood
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center, returned for Part 1 of a two-part conversation …
Philadelphia Society Helped Shape American Agriculture
America’s First Agricultural Organization Long before today’s agricultural associations, commodity boards, and farm organizations were established, American farmers and agricultural leaders were already working together to improve farming practices. According …