…Bee: Work Turned Community Tradition Shelling corn was rarely done alone. Instead, it became a social and communal event known as a corn shelling bee. Family members, friends, and neighbors…
AgNet News Hour: Farming, Freight & Market Reality
On this Christmas Eve “Best Of” episode of the AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter”. sits down with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities for a candid, wide-ranging…
National Corn Husking Association: Preserving the Tradition of Hand-Harvested Corn
…the skill, endurance, and heritage of hand-harvesting corn while bringing together communities from across the country. Competition Structure and Classes The NCHA organizes competitions into 12 classes, each ranging from…
Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact
…appreciating rodeo queens and the Western industry,” Janae shares. “I wanted to make sure everybody felt comfortable coming up and talking with me—from little kids to older rodeo cowboys. I…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour from AgNet West delivers a compelling blend of hard-hitting agricultural policy, real-world producer concerns, inspiring personal stories, and just the right amount…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…diversity brings complex challenges, particularly in managing natural resources, water, and infrastructure across urban, rural, and mountain communities. Cost of Living and the State’s Impact on Rural Communities While campaigning,…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…of agricultural leaders. Celebrating the 107th Annual Meeting in Anaheim The 107th California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Anaheim was a resounding success, combining education, celebration, and community engagement. Douglass…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…Stockton, attracting workers, innovation, and new agricultural investment. She acknowledged the project’s mismanagement but emphasized that those harmed by construction—particularly farmers who lost access to land—must be fairly compensated. In…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…Culotti addresses the California high-speed rail project, criticizing political delays and bureaucratic inefficiency. She stresses that competent contractors, federal and state funding, and fair compensation for affected farmers are crucial…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…she’s committed to working with both state and federal agencies to solve these challenges. Duarte highlights her strong relationships in Washington, including ties through her husband, former Congressman John Duarte,…
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…Papagni and Lorrie Boyer explore leadership, policy advocacy, workforce issues, and the growing role of technology and youth engagement in farming. Douglass reflects on the 107th California Farm Bureau Annual…
AgNet News Hour: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures, and the Future of California Almonds
…Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms 📲 Follow on social media: AgNet West (Facebook, Instagram, X)…
How Hay Baling Began: The First Hay Presses and Early Innovations
…to reshape how farmers stored and transported one of their most essential commodities. The earliest hay presses brought new levels of efficiency, reducing labor demands and making it possible to…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…farmers, his parents were educators, and his early years were shaped by a close-knit agricultural community. Those roots, combined with summers spent in Sequoia National Forest, fostered a lifelong respect…