A California Dairy Leader Speaks The dairy industry is constantly evolving, shaped by changing consumer demand, regulatory pressures, and innovation in food production. In a recent interview on the Ag …
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
The AgNet News Hour recently featured an in-depth conversation with dairy leader Melvin Medeiros, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). In a wide-ranging interview with …
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
Agriculture in Sonoma County is thriving, but not without challenges. Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, shared an inside look at local farming, advocacy, and community …
Anna Baldwin and the First Milking Machine
American agriculture has been shaped by countless innovators whose ideas laid the groundwork for modern farming. One such pioneer is Anna Baldwin, a largely overlooked but critically important figure in …
New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture
New Mexico’s Agricultural Significance When most people think of top agricultural states in the U.S., New Mexico might not immediately come to mind. Yet, this southwestern state plays a vital …
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
A Renewed Conversation Around Milk Milk is once again at the center of the nutrition conversation, and this time, science, policy, and consumer behavior are aligning. On Ag Meter, host …
AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
Join the AgNet News Hour for expert insights into the latest in U.S. agriculture. In this episode, we cover USDA’s Farmer-First Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program, which rewards farmers for improving …
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
Agriculture’s Early Push Toward the West As America grew in its earliest decades, farming advanced steadily alongside the movement of settlers. In an American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explains …
California Agriculture in Transition: Market Volatility, Almond Outlook & Feed Trends
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, commodity expert and fourth-generation farmer Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities delivers one of the most insightful breakdowns of California agriculture heading into …
Land O’Lakes: Minnesota Creameries to Iconic Butter Brand
The Origins of Land O’Lakes: From Minnesota Creameries to an Iconic Brand A Historic Merger in Minnesota In July 1921, a major milestone in American dairy history took place in …
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
California agriculture was front and center on the September 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill broke down the latest developments impacting farmers …
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
A Legacy Rooted in the Dairy Industry In Hanford, California, dairy farmer Case Anker continues a proud family tradition that began in the 1940s. His grandfather immigrated from the Netherlands …
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
When it comes to raising healthy dairy calves, producers are increasingly paying attention to what’s happening inside the animal—specifically, gut health for baby calves. According to experts like Dr. Jill …
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
Bird Flu Devastates California Dairy Sector A widespread outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has devastated California’s dairy industry, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to distribute over $230 million …