I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute reports that by the 1930, more than 90% of rural homes still used kerosene lamps for lighting. Running water and indoor bathrooms …
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
Rooted in Resilience: A Family Legacy Reimagined Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms shared his inspiring journey into the agricultural industry during a recent conversation with AgNet West. As one …
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
Billions in Lawsuits Push Company to Rethink Its Role in Herbicide Market After years of mounting legal battles and costly settlements, Bayer is signaling it may soon exit the glyphosate …
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
Happy Monday, growers, ranchers, and ag industry partners! If you’re searching for insights that will help you navigate challenges in the field and beyond, tune in to today’s AgNet News …
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
The California State Assembly passed a bill led by Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom to create a honey bee health program under the California Department of Food and Agriculture earlier this year. …
California’s Salinas Valley Produce Operations Coming Up
Markon Cooperative is hosting a series of customer tours in California’s Salinas Valley, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their produce operations. These guided tours will showcase their production methods and …
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
A Valley Legacy Rooted in Grit For Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a family legacy dating back to the Great Depression. His …
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
“If you can’t feed the world, we’ve got issues.” That’s how Rich Kreps, pistachio farmer, crop advisor, and Chairman of the American Pistachio Growers, opened a wide-ranging, no-punches-pulled conversation with …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
Discover Innovative Agave Farming and More on Today’s AgNet News Hour Today’s AgNet News Hour brings you the latest and most intriguing agricultural stories from across California and beyond. Hosted …
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, has a discussion with Nick Anderson from Helena Agri-Enterprises about the mounting challenges farmers face in California — and the innovative strategies they’re using to …
Honoring Agricultural Roots: Nick Anderson Reflects on Valley Farming Legacy
In a recent conversation with AgNet West, Nick Anderson of Helena Agri-Enterprises emphasized the importance of understanding and honoring the deep agricultural history of California’s San Joaquin Valley. As “The …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-05-25
Don’t Miss Today’s AgNet News Hour: Protect Your Farm and Future Good morning, farmers and ag enthusiasts! The AgNet News Hour is here to keep you informed on the issues …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-04-25
Don’t Miss Today’s AgNet News Hour: Trade Talks, Wheat Watch, and a Dive into California’s Farming Legacy Today’s AgNet News Hour with host Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, and producer …