…Advocacy, Policy, and Consumer Awareness The show addressed broader agricultural challenges, including water shortages in the Westland’s Water District, labor pressures from rising minimum wages, and global competition in raisin…
Colonists’ Livestock and the Transformation of Early American Land
AI image created by ChatGPT Colonists and the Transformation of Early American Agriculture The arrival of European colonists in North America brought more than settlers—it introduced new agricultural practices that…
New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture
AI image created by ChatGPT New Mexico’s Agricultural Significance When most people think of top agricultural states in the U.S., New Mexico might not immediately come to mind. Yet, this…
Colonial Farming and Soil Stewardship: Lessons from Early America
…it also had unintended consequences: accelerated soil erosion and decreased soil fertility. These practices highlighted the delicate balance between agricultural growth and environmental preservation. Reflections on Early Agricultural Practices The…
California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture
…over citizens and small farmers. She proposed incentivizing farming and supporting small agricultural operations with reduced taxes and infrastructure assistance to ensure the state’s long-term sustainability. The conversation also addressed…
America’s Largest Barns: Icons of Agriculture
AI image created by ChatGPT Barns have long been a symbol of America’s agricultural heritage. They vary widely in size, shape, and purpose, yet many still stand as enduring reminders…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…of balancing conservation efforts with the practical realities faced by the agricultural community. Next, the conversation shifts to the California wine industry, featuring insights from Allison Jordan of the Wine…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: 2025 Ag Review & 2026 Outlook
On this New Year’s Eve edition of the AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, looks back at the defining agriculture stories of 2025 while setting the stage…
The History of Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization
…This period reflects a transitional phase in agricultural history, where modern machinery gradually complemented, rather than replaced, manual labor. Advantages of Hand-Husked Corn Hand-husked corn offered a key benefit: the…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…advice was simple: like what you like. Regional Highlights and Industry Scale Wine grapes are grown in 46 California counties, underscoring the industry’s deep agricultural footprint. The 2025 harvest delivered…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…of balancing conservation efforts with the practical realities faced by the agricultural community. Next, the conversation shifts to the California wine industry, featuring insights from Allison Jordan of the Wine…
The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History
…operation and the importance of cattle ranching to the agricultural economy of Kansas and the Great Plains. From Working Farm to Agricultural Museum While no longer used for livestock, the…
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
Shaping California’s Future Through FFA Katie Otto Executive Director of Development / California FFA Foundation California’s agricultural industry thrives thanks to the next generation of leaders developed through FFA (Future…
FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
…Hour, hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Lorrie Boyer spotlight the California FFA Foundation, exploring how youth education shapes the state’s agricultural workforce and leadership pipeline. Katie Otto, Executive…