As consumer demand for nutritious dairy products continues to rise, Land O’Lakes is making a major investment in California’s dairy industry that will benefit farmers, strengthen processing capacity, and position …
Land O’Lakes Expands Tulare Facility to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
Land O’Lakes is making a significant investment in California’s dairy industry with plans to expand its Tulare processing facility, a move designed to support dairy farmers while capitalizing on growing …
California Raisin Legend Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Industry’s Future
For nearly 60 years, Kalem Barsarian has been one of the most influential voices in California’s raisin industry. A former president of the Raisin Bargaining Association, longtime CEO of Lion …
California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
The future of California’s raisin industry was the focus of today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, where longtime industry leader Kalem Barserian shared his perspective on the challenges facing …
Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future
California agriculture sits at the center of many of the state’s biggest challenges, from water policy and energy production to education, rural development, and government accountability. Those issues took center …
Gloria Romero Highlights Education and Agriculture in Part 2 of AgNet News Hour Interview
Education, workforce development and the future of California agriculture took center stage during Part 2 of the AgNet News Hour interview with Republican lieutenant governor candidate Gloria Romero. During the …
Gloria Romero Outlines Agriculture Priorities for California’s Future
California agriculture, water infrastructure and rural communities were among the topics discussed during today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, featuring Republican lieutenant governor candidate Gloria Romero. Romero shared her …
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 …
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. …
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 …
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
California’s walnut industry is entering the 2026 season with tremendous momentum. Strong crop quality, expanding export opportunities, growing domestic demand, and promising international trade negotiations are all combining to create …























