In a powerful conversation on the AgNet News Hour, Fallbrook grower and entrepreneur Elaine Collotti—known as The Lipstick Farmer—delivered a frank assessment of California’s agricultural and political climate. Collotti, who …
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
A Legacy Rooted in the Dairy Industry In Hanford, California, dairy farmer Case Anker continues a proud family tradition that began in the 1940s. His grandfather immigrated from the Netherlands …
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
Fighting for California Agriculture: In today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Rich Kreps, for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest issues facing agriculture in the Golden …
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
Inspiring the Next Generation of Farmers and Leaders The California FFA State Officer Team is on a mission to grow agricultural awareness, leadership skills, and career opportunities for young people …
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
In a candid interview with agricultural broadcaster Nick Papagni, Madera farmer and water innovator Matt Angell shares hard truths about California’s water crisis and the complex path forward. An Innovator …
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, we bring you a powerful and in-depth conversation with Roger Isom, President and CEO of both the Western Agricultural Processors Association and …
Marietta, Ohio: First Settlement of the Northwest Territory
A Landmark in Westward Expansion: 1788 and the Northwest Territory In the annals of American history, 1788 marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s westward expansion. As settlers moved beyond …
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
Minturn Nut Company’s Role in California Agriculture Darren Rigg, a leader at Minturn Nut Company in Le Grand, California, shared insights on the current almond market, crop quality, and the …
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
On today’s AgNet News Hour, we’re sounding the alarm on a major, yet underreported crisis: California’s tree nut industry is being ravaged by a surge in rodent populations and the …
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
The First Push Westward Following the end of the Revolutionary War, the United States entered a new chapter of expansion and exploration. The first major wave of westward migration began …
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
Spotlight on California FFA: In today’s AgNet News Hour, we shine a spotlight on one of the most powerful forces shaping the future of agriculture in California — the Future …
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
In this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., we sit down with Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager, for a timely and insightful conversation just …
Robert McCormick and the Birth of American Agricultural Innovation
Robert McCormick was a successful farmer in Virginia who owned a substantial 532-acre estate. This farm was nearly self-sufficient, a testament to the resourcefulness and hard work of the McCormick …
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
When it comes to raising healthy dairy calves, producers are increasingly paying attention to what’s happening inside the animal—specifically, gut health for baby calves. According to experts like Dr. Jill …