More beef imports have not yet translated into lower ground beef prices for consumers, according to an American Farm Bureau Federation analysis tracking grocery stores across the country. The analysis …
Jason Giannelli: California Water, Farming and the Next Generation
California agriculture is facing a complicated mix of water shortages, rising fuel costs, regulatory pressure, labor challenges and rapid technological change. For fourth-generation Kern County farmer Jason Giannelli, those challenges …
Specialty Crop Leaders Push for Trade, Food Safety and Farm Bill Changes
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dave Puglia, president and CEO of Western Growers, joined the show from the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association convention to discuss …
Rural Electrification Transforms American Agriculture
Bringing Electricity to Rural America In the early 1930s, electricity was still a luxury for most rural American families. Roughly nine out of every 10 rural homes were without electric …
RanchBot Brings Real-Time Water Monitoring to Agriculture
Water management is becoming one of the biggest challenges facing farmers and ranchers across the United States, and RanchBot CEO Andrew Coppin believes better data can help producers make smarter …
FELS Helps California Farmers Navigate Labor Compliance
California farmers, ranchers and dairymen face an increasingly complicated landscape of labor laws, workplace safety requirements, pesticide regulations, wage-and-hour rules and other compliance issues. For agricultural employers trying to keep …
Farm Loan Changes Aim to Improve Access for Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making several changes to its farm loan programs as farmers navigate tighter margins and increased demand for credit. Danny Munch, an economist with the …
California Water, Farming and Ag Technology in Focus
California agriculture takes center stage in the latest AgNet NewsHour, as Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, talks with fourth-generation Bakersfield farmer Jason Giannelli and Patrick Williams of SkySense about some …
The Story Behind Ralston Purina’s Famous Checkerboard Logo
The checkerboard logo associated with Ralston Purina is one of the most recognizable symbols in American agriculture. Its origins date back to 1904, when company founder William Danforth adopted the …
U.S. Pistachio Shipments Reach 1.3 Billion Pounds
U.S. pistachio shipments reached 1.3 billion pounds during the 2025-26 crop year, marking a 19% increase from the previous year and nearly 24% above the five-year average. The latest figures …
USDA Announces New Animal Welfare Standards for Dogs
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced new efforts to strengthen standards and enforcement under the Animal Welfare Act, including a forthcoming proposal focused on USDA dog welfare standards. “We are …
AgNet News Hour: Farm Labor, Water Tech in Focus
California agriculture faces constant changes in labor regulations, water management and operating costs, making timely information increasingly important for farmers and ranchers. On the latest AgNet News Hour, “The Ag …
Gage A. Kent and the Birth of Kent Feeds: Feeding Better Cattle Without the Filler
An Iowa Cattle Feeder Looks for a Better Way In the mid-1920s, a central Iowa cattle feeder began thinking differently about how cattle should be fed. Gage A. Kent believed …
Propane Offers California Farmers an Alternative as Energy Costs Rise
Ag Meter Interview Highlights Fuel Costs, Farm Power and Propane Incentives Rising energy costs are putting additional pressure on California farmers, but propane may offer an alternative for irrigation, power …