…million, an overwhelming 90% of Americans were farmers, forming the backbone of the nation’s economy and expansion. Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward Just a decade later, wagon trains and…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…family farms—has passed. Find out what it means for tax reform, farm succession, and the long-term viability of American agriculture. Plus, a look at the decline of an American pantry…
Del Monte Foods Chapter 11 Signals Shift in Food Industry
…Food Industry Long known for its iconic green canned fruits and vegetables—a staple of American pantries for decades—Del Monte is the fourth major company in the food and beverage sector…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
…will benefit from reduced competition as South American supplies taper off. This creates a key opportunity to dominate supermarket shelf space with fresh, local produce. A Story of Resilience and…
Daniel Halladay Revolutionized Windmill Technology in 1854
…Technology in 1854 That year, American inventor Daniel Halladay patented the first commercially successful windmill. What set his design apart? Unlike previous stationary windmills, Halladay’s model automatically turned to face…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…Blueberry Grower Support Kasey Cronquist, President of the North American Blueberry Council, welcomed the announcement with strong praise. “This additional funding is a game-changer for family farms that power our…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
…lawmaker, Tangipa is one of the few politicians pushing back on solar panel expansion into productive farmland. The conversation dives into the ongoing frustration over California’s water management, with growing…
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
…believes this would cut off the coyotes, weaken the cartels, and provide essential labor for American farms—especially during peak harvest seasons. “We need a system that protects workers and supports…
Ag Economy Barometer Dips in June, Signals Mixed Outlook
…cut back on equipment purchases this year, reflecting a strategic, cost-conscious approach to capital spending. Farmland Value Expectations Improve One bright spot is farmland: the Short-Term Farmland Value Expectation Index…
Solar Push Sparks Water, Ethics Concerns in California
…the unintended consequences of solar development on farmland. AgNet West’s own Josh McGill investigated the issue and found a troubling contradiction: while farmers are restricted from pumping groundwater due to…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…of preserving it for food production. “The Williamson Act was intended to keep farmland, farmland,” Tangipa said. “Farmers are carbon-capturing through photosynthesis. They should be credited, not penalized.” Immigration and…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-04-25
AgNet News Hour – July 4: A Salute to American Agriculture and Our Founding Roots On this special Independence Day edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter”…
Oliver-Hart-Parr: A Legacy of Innovation in Tractor History
…Chilled Plow Works merged with Hart-Parr Tractor Works, Nichols and Shepard Company, and the American Seeding Company—forming what became the Oliver-Hart-Parr tractor line. Oliver-Hart-Parr: A Legacy of Innovation in Tractor…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…provides not just a financial lifeline but a strategic investment in the stability of U.S. specialty crop production. As growers work to deliver diverse, healthy produce to American tables, the…