Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, speaks with Nick Anderson, Western Division Retail Manager for Helena Agri-Enterprises. With over 500 locations nationwide, Helena faces unique challenges operating in California compared to …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Join Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and producer Josh McGill as they dive deep into the stories shaping California’s vibrant …
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
In 2024, the United States experienced a significant increase in vegetable imports, marking a 10% rise in total value to $8.03 billion—its highest recorded level. This surge was driven primarily …
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
My guest is Elaine Culotti, “The Lipstick Farmer”. She owns a 40-acre Big Z ranch in Fallbrook, California. She was on the TV show Undercover Billionaire. She grows everything from …
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
The American almond market is experiencing a notable recovery following the tariff disruptions, largely due to key international buyers like China returning to U.S. almonds. Countries that had initially sought …
Oceanside Pole Program Launches Commercial Production of Sweet Red Bell Peppers
Beyond avocados, another key development in California agriculture is the Oceanside Pole Program, which has officially launched commercial production of sweet red bell peppers. This initiative is projected to supply …
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the United States has been seamless this season. California’s blueberry harvest began two weeks ago, and thanks to …
Positive Tariff Update for California
News on the latest tariffs and some of it are positive developments with the impact of California farming sector, particularly fruits, nuts, and vegetables while challenges persist, good news for …
American Agriculture History Minute: Early International Relations and Cold War Impact
Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the history of the Garst and Thomas Hybrid Corn Company. The story begins in 1931 when Roswell Garst and Charlie …
American Agriculture History Minute: Eugene Funk’s Family Background
Mark Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute focuses on Eugene Funk, grandson of Isaac Funk, who was one of McLean County, Illinois’ pioneering settlers and renowned livestock producers. Eugene’s …
Coastal California Produce Faces Weather Challenges
Tim Lynch reports on The Produce News website that the roller coaster of spring temperatures is creating challenges for coastal California growers this May. Low pressure systems are bringing cool …
Corn and Wheat Inspections Climb Higher
The USDA says inspections of corn and wheat were higher, while soybean assessments declined during the week ending on April 10. Corn inspections rose week to week, increasing to 1.83 …
NCGA Launching a New Consider Corn Challenge
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching the fifth Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable …
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri has released its 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook. The report highlights a mixed financial picture for American …