California agriculture is at a pivotal moment. From water regulations and labor challenges to shifting political leadership in Sacramento, farmers and ranchers across the state are facing unprecedented uncertainty. In …
John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
John Holmes is an important figure in American agriculture history, recognized for his role in advancing scientific agriculture and formal agricultural education in the United States. His work helped establish …
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
California Cattle Industry Faces Unprecedented Challenges California ranchers are navigating a complex landscape of predation, water management, urban expansion, and political pressures. Rick Roberti, president of the California Cattlemen’s Association, …
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 …
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
The January 29 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most wide-ranging and passionate interviews of the year as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down …
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
California Agriculture Takes Center Stage at the American Farm Bureau Convention California agriculture took the national spotlight at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, where Ag Meter sat …
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
Shaping California’s Future Through FFA California’s agricultural industry thrives thanks to the next generation of leaders developed through FFA (Future Farmers of America). On a recent Ag Meter episode, Nick …
FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
California agriculture is facing growing challenges—from extreme weather and trade pressures to regulatory shifts—but the future of farming depends on the next generation. On this episode of the AgNet News …
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 …
Ohio State University: The Land-Grant Vision That Shaped Ohio’s Agricultural Legacy
Ohio State University, one of the nation’s leading public research universities, has its roots deeply embedded in agricultural and mechanical education. Founded in 1870, the university was established as a …
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
Alexandra Duarte, Modesto almond farmer and candidate for California State Senate District 4, joined Ag Meter to discuss her rapidly growing campaign, the challenges facing rural California, and why agriculture …
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
In today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lori Boyer sit down with Alexandra Duarte, almond grower and candidate for California State Senate District 4, to discuss the challenges facing …
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour features an in-depth conversation with Shannon Douglass, President of the California Farm Bureau, offering insight into the key challenges and opportunities shaping California agriculture. Hosts Nick …
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Land-grant universities have played a defining role in shaping American agriculture, research, and education. As Mark Oppold explains in …