…gasoline-powered farm equipment. Inspiring the Future of Farm Equipment Although John Froelich’s original tractor was only the beginning, its influence extended far beyond its time. His pioneering work helped inspire…
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
…Having spent years farming in Iowa, she understands large-scale corn, soybean, cattle, and hay production. But her travels have introduced her to the incredible diversity found elsewhere, particularly in states…
Michael Gates Outlines Vision for California, Public Safety, and Agriculture in Exclusive Ag Meter Interview
…conversation with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, including public safety, government accountability, election integrity, Proposition 39, agriculture, and California’s political future. However, the complete interview offers much more insight into…
Westward Expansion After the Revolution: How Early American Pioneers Found Food and Survival
…how innovation often arises from necessity. Every improvement—from smarter hunting practices to early fruit preservation—helped settlers adapt to frontier life and establish permanent communities beyond the Appalachian Mountains. These resourceful…
Tom McClintock Talks California Water, Farming, and Freedom
…use in everyday life is either grown or mined and argued that public policy should support—not hinder—those industries. Throughout the interview, he repeatedly emphasized the importance of reducing regulations that…
PCA Bastiaan Weststeyn Highlights Season-Long Navel Orangeworm Strategy with Avaunt eVo and Altacor eVo
…difference. In a recent interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Weststeyn discussed how Avaunt® eVo and Altacor® eVo fit into an integrated insect management program, helping growers protect yield and…
Land O’Lakes Expands Tulare Facility Into Dairy Protein Production
…be selling that to other companies as they’re using it as part of their product formulation.” Ultra-filtered milk is commonly used in products that require higher protein concentrations, making it…
New Imaging Technology Detects Drought Stress Before Plants Show Visible Symptoms
…informed irrigation decisions while improving water-use efficiency. Identifying stress before it becomes visible may also reduce crop losses and help producers better manage inputs during periods of limited water availability….
California Pistachio Crop Could Be Cut in Half: Rich Kreps Explains What Growers Need to Know
…future of the industry despite what could be one of the smallest crops in years. If you want an insider’s look at one of California’s most important tree nut industries,…
Driscoll’s Responds to Strawberry Lawsuit Over Pesticide Residue Claims
…controversy, which has also drawn attention in China following reports about pesticide residues detected on some of the company’s strawberries. The issue stems from a lawsuit filed by consumers in…
California Sheep Producers Warn H-2A Wage Rule Could Threaten Operations
…face dramatically higher labor costs if the discrepancy is not addressed. Industry leaders say the situation could threaten the financial viability of many family-owned operations throughout the state. California Sheep…
Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
…while protecting family-owned farming operations for future generations. Agriculture Is Only One Industry Feeling the Impact The conversation broadened to include California’s energy and commercial fishing industries. Papagni pointed to…
Keely Covello Talks Potter Valley, Water, and California’s Future with The Ag Meter
…in-depth look at one of California’s most important—and least understood—water issues. The conversation is both inspirational and informative, making it a must-listen for anyone who cares about California agriculture, water…
Potter Valley Water Fight Gains Federal Attention as Community Seeks to Preserve Key Infrastructure
…the infrastructure. “The federal government is paying attention to this,” Covello said. “If there is a group interested in preserving this water infrastructure for 750,000 people, PG&E has a responsibility…