Carrying the Family Legacy In Tulare County, where agriculture and community are woven together, Joseph Bakker stands as the third generation in a long line of dairy farmers. His family …
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
Industry Leaders Urge U.S., Mexico, and Canada to Act A coalition of North American produce organizations is calling on the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada to resolve …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
Almond Market Jitters, Fire Impacts, and Water Innovation Take Center Stage on AgNet News Hour On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive deep into some of …
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
A Fresh Approach to Health Policy The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has launched a compelling new campaign advocating for fruits and vegetables as critical tools to improve public health, …
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
A Refreshing Harvest and a Bright Outlook In a rare moment of seasonal reprieve, California’s Central Valley is enjoying cooler weather—and so are its farmers. Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic …
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
Lex Nicoleta, the creator of the viral Coastal Grandmother aesthetic, joined AgNet West to reflect on her unexpected rise to influencer fame—and how her connection to California agriculture is shaping …
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
New U.S.-Indonesia Trade Agreement Opens Doors for American Agriculture President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping trade agreement with Indonesia, marking a major milestone in strengthening economic ties between the …
IFPA Strengthens Voice with UNEP Recognition
IFPA Builds Global Influence with UN Accreditation The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has achieved a major step forward in its global advocacy efforts by receiving accreditation status with the …
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
California Farmer Confronts Water, Regulation, and Foreign Land Sales Fourth-generation Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms has become a national voice for California agriculture, speaking candidly on Fox …
Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration
How Corn, Beans, and Squash Worked Together to Feed a Nation In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights one of the most enduring and ingenious agricultural systems brought …
Corn Plantings Rise, Soybeans and Cotton Fall in 2025
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2025 – The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its annual Acreage Report today, showing key shifts in U.S. crop planting for 2025. Corn continues to …
California Eggplant Harvest Begins with Strong Quality Reports
Eggplant production is now underway in California’s Central Valley, with growers noting encouraging early results. The first harvests are producing a strong showing of number-one quality eggplant, particularly in the …
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
The Crop Exchange That Built American Farming In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold revisits a pivotal moment in agricultural development—when cultures collided and crops crossed …
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
In this exclusive interview, Joel Allen of Joel Allen Ranch joins The Ag Meter to discuss farming in Firebaugh, the challenges and successes of Westside agriculture, and life as the …