Congress has returned to Washington, and Farm Bill negotiations are once again taking center stage as Senate leaders work to advance long-awaited legislation. A recent report highlighted the renewed push to move the …
California Winegrape Growers Fight for Fairness Amid Industry Challenges
Natalie Collins Discusses Advocacy, Wine Labeling, Innovation, and the Future of California’s Wine Industry with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni California’s wine industry has long been one of the state’s …
How the U.S. Postal System Helped Connect Early America
The Origins of the U.S. Postal System and Its Importance to Early American Communities Communication has always played a vital role in the growth and development of American agriculture and …
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
California’s almond industry is entering the 2026 harvest season with renewed optimism, thanks to strong export demand, stable pricing, and what appears to be another high-quality crop. During a wide-ranging …
Sunny Toor Sees Strong Demand as California Almond Harvest Nears
California’s almond industry is entering the 2026 harvest with optimism as strong global demand, stable prices, and a slightly smaller crop position growers for another successful marketing year. On today’s …
Erie Canal Revolutionized New York Waterways and American Agriculture
The Erie Canal Changed Transportation and Expanded Agricultural Trade For centuries, New York’s rivers and waterways served as important transportation routes for explorers, fur traders, and early settlers. However, these …
Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future
Fifth-generation California rancher and former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester joined “The Ag Meter“ Nick Papagni for a wide-ranging conversation covering the biggest issues facing the U.S. …
Kevin Kester Discusses Beef Markets, Land Use and California Policy in Part 2
The conversation with former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester continued on today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, with topics ranging from beef imports and land use to …
George Washington Carver Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
How Innovation Revived Farming Across the American South The history of American agriculture is filled with pioneers whose ideas reshaped the future of farming. Few individuals had a greater impact …
California Agriculture Coalition Calls for Changes to Senate Bill 54
A broad coalition of agricultural organizations is urging state leaders to reconsider California Senate Bill 54, arguing the packaging law could increase costs for farmers, food producers and consumers. A recent …
USDA Modernizes Crop Acreage Reporting with New Digital Pilot
A new digital crop acreage reporting pilot is bringing USDA’s reporting process into the modern era, replacing paper maps with digital tools designed to improve accuracy and make reporting easier for farmers. …
Kevin Kester Discusses Cattle Industry Challenges, Screwworm Response and Beef Processing Support
The AgNet News Hour welcomed former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester for a wide-ranging discussion on some of the biggest issues facing the U.S. cattle industry, including New …
How Early American Farmers Built a Thriving Agricultural Economy
America’s Agricultural Foundation Grew Strong After Independence Following the end of the Revolutionary War, the United States faced the enormous challenge of building a stable economy as a newly independent …
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
The San Joaquin Valley is home to one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions, and this fall, that legacy will once again be celebrated as the Whole Vine Festival …