Solar Panels vs. Farmland: A Growing Controversy Nick Papagni, host of The Ag Meter, sat down with Steve Hilton, candidate for Governor of California, to discuss a major issue affecting…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…a businessman and longtime supporter of agriculture, lays out his vision to revitalize California by reducing regulation, restoring water infrastructure, and protecting farmland from being converted into subsidized solar developments….
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
The American Butter Institute (ABI) is raising serious objections to Country Crock’s new dairy-free butter alternative, arguing that the use of the term “butter” on the product’s label is misleading…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
Mark Oppold shares a fascinating piece of history in today’s American Agriculture History Minute—a look back at the first organized road improvement in the United States. America’s First Turnpike Sparked…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…a monumental win for rural economies. Supporters argue the bill offers a framework for long-term economic stability and generational sustainability in American agriculture. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward
…million, an overwhelming 90% of Americans were farmers, forming the backbone of the nation’s economy and expansion. Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward Just a decade later, wagon trains and…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…family farms—has passed. Find out what it means for tax reform, farm succession, and the long-term viability of American agriculture. Plus, a look at the decline of an American pantry…
Del Monte Foods Chapter 11 Signals Shift in Food Industry
…Food Industry Long known for its iconic green canned fruits and vegetables—a staple of American pantries for decades—Del Monte is the fourth major company in the food and beverage sector…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
…will benefit from reduced competition as South American supplies taper off. This creates a key opportunity to dominate supermarket shelf space with fresh, local produce. A Story of Resilience and…
Daniel Halladay Revolutionized Windmill Technology in 1854
…Technology in 1854 That year, American inventor Daniel Halladay patented the first commercially successful windmill. What set his design apart? Unlike previous stationary windmills, Halladay’s model automatically turned to face…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…Blueberry Grower Support Kasey Cronquist, President of the North American Blueberry Council, welcomed the announcement with strong praise. “This additional funding is a game-changer for family farms that power our…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
…lawmaker, Tangipa is one of the few politicians pushing back on solar panel expansion into productive farmland. The conversation dives into the ongoing frustration over California’s water management, with growing…
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
…believes this would cut off the coyotes, weaken the cartels, and provide essential labor for American farms—especially during peak harvest seasons. “We need a system that protects workers and supports…
Ag Economy Barometer Dips in June, Signals Mixed Outlook
…cut back on equipment purchases this year, reflecting a strategic, cost-conscious approach to capital spending. Farmland Value Expectations Improve One bright spot is farmland: the Short-Term Farmland Value Expectation Index…