The October 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated two sides of California agriculture — tradition and technology — with guests Brian Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
The October 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated both the future and heritage of California agriculture, featuring Gabe Sibley, CEO of Verdant Robotics, and Brian Van Groningen of…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…Decline of Family Farms The program featured an interview with Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor. Reisinger described modern agriculture as an era of turbulence, where economic crises,…
California Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
…Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns “California’s agriculture depends on, and values, its workforce. Farm employees are not just workers; they are partners in this industry,” said Brian Little, Senior…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…with Brian Reisinger. They discuss his book “Land Rich, Cash Poor,” which explores the challenges and solutions for American farmers. He highlights the economic struggles farmers face, including rising costs…
Land Grabbers are Stealing Small Family Farms
Richard Law, via Wikimedia Commons Author Brian Reisinger the author of “Land Rich Cash Poor” and we have a huge issue up in Point Reyes, California with the environmentalist trying…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
…start at the farm. You can hear Nick Papagni’s full interview with Brian, and read more on this, here. 📖 You can find Brian Reisinger’s book, “Land Rich, Cash Poor,”…
Farming in California vs the United States
…Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons AgNet West reporter Nick Papagni talks with author Brian Reisinger, who wrote “Land Rich Cash Poor”, about farming in California vs. the rest of…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…rural America. AgNet West Nick Pagagni, “The Ag Meter”, spoke with Brian Reisinger. Listen to the full intetrview: Brian Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book Script: In…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Settle Appalachian Mountains
…the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, and in 2002 became part of the Earnest Farms National Historic District. Coordinates: N 36.20546, W 82.68414 By Brian Stansberry – Own…
Farm Trade Group Warns Against Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
…232 tariffs trigger harsh retaliation against U.S. farmers and food producers,” says Brian Kuehl, the group’s executive director. He points to 2018, when targeted countries responded with tariffs on key…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-26-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we’re joined by Brian Winnekins with an update on the Pure Prairie Poultry saga and a look…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Today’s guest is Brian Winnekins, the reporter who has led the charge on the Pure Prairie Poultry story. He gives…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…based on interviews conducted by Brian Winnekins. You can listen to the full interviews below. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster,…


















