…specialists, and agribusiness suppliers to focus on practical solutions, emerging research, and innovative technologies that apply across diverse production systems. For California farmers, many of the topics covered at the…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…with Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau. From animal-rights extremism to water insecurity, vineyard market shifts, and the rising cost of simply staying in business, Ghirardelli…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…potatoes, and soybeans, crops that were often undervalued at the time. His work helped farmers—particularly in the South—move away from single-crop dependency and toward more diversified farming systems. By promoting…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…running a family pumpkin farm and raising Highland cattle. She says much of her work in the Capitol involves educating lawmakers unfamiliar with rural California. Why She Ran—and What’s at…
From Wagons to Pickups: The Evolution of Farm Transportation
…mechanized farm transportation. This innovation set the stage for the widespread adoption of motorized trucks on farms. Modern Farm Trucks Since the introduction of the Auto Wagon, farm trucks of…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
The January 19 episode of the AgNet News Hour kicked off with plenty of energy as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill mixed farm talk, policy, and global trade into…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, where Ag Meter sat down with Shannon Douglas, President of the California Farm Bureau, for a wide-ranging and candid conversation. The interview highlighted both…
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
…How do California farmers survive under this many regulations? Douglas credited that survival to the toughness of the people who farm here. “California farmers adapt, they get creative, and they…
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
The AgNet News Hour brings listeners inside the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, highlighting the latest in farm policy, California agriculture, and industry trends. Hosts Nick…
Bonanza Farms: How Railroads Transformed Wheat Production in America
…to massive wheat operations known as bonanza farms, particularly in the fertile Red River Valley. What Were Bonanza Farms? Bonanza farms were enormous wheat-growing enterprises, unlike the small family farms…
Inside the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
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Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
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Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…highlighting bridge payments, specialty crop assistance, and expanded base acres as important safety nets, Rollins stressed that her ultimate goal is not to make farmers dependent on government checks. “Farmers…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
…Josh McGill discussed leadership, water policy, and the future of California agriculture. Papagni joined the show from Anaheim, where he was attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting, offering a…