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 …
How the FFA Blue Jacket Became an American Tradition
The iconic blue corduroy jacket worn by FFA members across the country has become one of the most recognizable symbols in American agriculture. But the tradition began nearly a century …
California Trucking Faces Rising Fuel Costs and Regulations
California’s trucking industry is facing mounting pressure from rising diesel prices, insurance expenses, regulatory uncertainty and questions about the future of heavy-duty transportation. These challenges are particularly significant for agriculture, …
Christian Farming Organization Challenges National FFA Convention Exclusion
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dan Janzen, Executive Director of Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI), joined Nick Papagni to discuss a growing dispute with the …
William and Sam Cargill: The Beginning of a Grain Storage Legacy
Grain Storage Becomes a Growing Challenge As grain production expanded across the American Midwest during the mid-1800s, farmers faced a growing problem: they were producing more grain than they could …
California Trucking Costs Mount as Fuel, Insurance and Regulations Squeeze Agriculture
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Mark Woods, owner of Wildwood Trucking in Kingsburg, California, and energy expert Ellington Smith returned for Part 2 of their conversation about …
Ralston Purina: A New Era in American Animal Feed
From Grain Production to Better Animal Nutrition As American agriculture expanded in the late 19th century, farmers continued looking for ways to improve the production and quality of grain. But …
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates Central Valley Agriculture
Fresno State Event Brings Agriculture, Families, Music and Food Together The fourth annual Whole Vine Festival is set for Saturday, October 24, at Fresno State, offering Central Valley families a …
California Trucking Industry Confronts Rising Fuel Costs
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Mark Woods, owner of Wildwood Trucking in Kingsburg, California, joined the show to discuss rising diesel costs and why a new …
German Immigrants Shaped Early American Agriculture
Immigration Brought Diverse Farming Traditions to America The story of American agriculture was shaped by more than fertile soil and abundant land. The people who settled the nation also brought …