…the bill that could benefit American farmers, particularly in the dairy industry. At the forefront is a proposal to extend lower tax rates, which would ease financial burdens on producers…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
Evolution of Corn Planting in the U.S. In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to the late 1700s and early 1800s, a period when…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…Americans who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation and the world are at the center of everything we do at USDA,” Rollins told lawmakers. Among the most immediate impacts, Rollins…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, agricultural consultant and American Pistachio Growers board chairman Rich Kreps voiced strong concerns over water allocations for California’s Westside farmers. Rich…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…and how it might open up fresh opportunities in a global market that’s eager for top-quality American produce. Trade wars have long challenged us, but today’s show highlights how a…
Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
American Agriculture History Minute: Deere and Mansour’s Breakthrough in the 1800s In the mid-1800s, the American agricultural industry faced a critical need: a more accurate corn planting solution. Rising to…
Mangoes May Boost Heart Health in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers link daily mango consumption to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Nutrition Association suggests that eating mangoes may offer heart…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
…bill from the Bay Area: AB1156. It proposes to make it easier to convert farmland without water access into solar fields. As the Ag Meter himself puts it, “Solar panels…
American Agriculture History Minute: Switching to Electric Power from Kerosene
…were still impossible without power. American Agriculture History Minute: Switching to Electric Power from Kerosene That would all change in the early 1930s. In fact, for many rural Americans in…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…described how his family business is adapting by repurposing land once used for crops. “Some of our nation’s most diverse and productive farmland is now covered with solar panels.” —…
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
Rich Kreps, pistachio grower and chairman of the American Pistachio Growers Board, is calling attention to California’s mismanagement of water resources, especially on the west side of Fresno. Speaking with…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…been making important inroads in Italy and beyond, highlighting the superior quality of California’s produce and aiming to expand American ag exports. Nick and Josh unpack how these international relationships…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses-an Important Part of American Agriculture History
…American agriculture history. American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses-an Important Part of American Agriculture History Early settlers knew the importance of education since a large portion of the population lived…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American…