Berry supplies are expected to shift as the fall season gets underway, with Mexican raspberries and blackberries projected to increase over the coming months. The additional volume could create more …
California PCA Warns of Rising Costs, Emerging Pests and Challenges for Growers
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Karl Warkentin, a pest control adviser (PCA) with Simplot in California’s Central Valley, joined Nick Papagni to discuss an unusually challenging growing …
Draft Horses Transform American Farming in the 1800s
Before tractors and modern farm machinery transformed American agriculture, farmers depended on animals to provide the power needed to work their fields. During the mid-1800s, changes in agricultural equipment created …
Jamie Johansson Outlines Priorities for California Agriculture
Former California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson joins Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter” to discuss water, farm regulations, energy costs, labor challenges and the future of rural California. From water …
Kyle Kirkland Warns Rising Costs and Regulations Threaten California’s Small Farms
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Kyle Kirkland, Central Valley businessman and candidate for California’s 21st Congressional District, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with Nick Papagni. …
American Agriculture Hall of Fame Honors Ag’s Greatest Contributors
Bonner Springs, Kansas, Is Home to Agriculture’s Hall of Fame Every major sport has a Hall of Fame, and many other institutions have established halls to recognize individuals whose achievements …
Proposed Russian Diesel Supplies Draw Support and Criticism
A proposed increase in Russian diesel supplies to the United States is drawing both support and criticism as high fuel costs continue to pressure farmers, ranchers and other industries that …
USDA Forecasts Higher U.S. Non-Orange Citrus Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting increased production for several non-orange citrus crops in the 2026 season, with lemons, tangerines and other citrus fruit expected to see gains compared …
USDA Urges Livestock and Poultry Producers to Strengthen Bird Flu Biosecurity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is urging livestock and poultry producers to remain vigilant against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as fall migration gets underway. With new detections continuing in …
Kyle Kirkland Discusses Water Management, Rising Costs and California’s Agricultural Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Kyle Kirkland, Central Valley businessman and candidate for California’s 21st Congressional District, joined Nick Papagni to discuss the challenges facing California agriculture. …
Post-Civil War Wheat Prices Push Farmers Toward Corn and Livestock
Wheat Boom During the Civil War Gives Way to a Market Collapse During the Civil War, strong wheat prices encouraged many American farmers to plant more of the crop. With …
Jamie Johansson Discusses Farm Labor, Wildfire Risks and California’s Agricultural Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Jamie Johansson, former president of the California Farm Bureau and candidate for California’s 3rd Assembly District, returned for Part 2 of his …
The Evolution of the Farm Silo Began in 1873
Fred Hatch and the Early Farm Silo In 1873, Illinois farmer Fred Hatch developed what is believed to be one of America’s earliest variations of the modern farm silo, addressing …
Jamie Johansson Calls for Stronger Water Infrastructure and Agricultural Representation in Sacramento
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Jamie Johansson, former president of the California Farm Bureau and candidate for California’s 3rd Assembly District, joined Nick Papagni to discuss …