California faces critical challenges in 2026, from economic mismanagement to overregulation and environmental disputes, and farmers are feeling the impact. On the AgNet West News Hour, Nick Papagni, the Ag…
America’s Largest Barns: Icons of Agriculture
…function and form. The Cooper Barn: A Monument to Farm Life One of the largest barns still in active use is the Cooper Barn in Colby, Kansas. This barn, now…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…environmental policies to the wine industry, and international trade. The discussion starts with the ongoing controversy surrounding the reintroduction of wolves, which is a significant issue for farmers and ranchers…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: 2025 Ag Review & 2026 Outlook
…Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September…
The History of Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization
…Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
Allison Jordan Vice President of Environmental Affairs for the Wine Institute Executive Director of the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance California’s wine industry is heading into 2026 with renewed optimism following…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…environmental policies to the wine industry, and international trade. The discussion starts with the ongoing controversy surrounding the reintroduction of wolves, which is a significant issue for farmers and ranchers…
The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History
…farm work. More than simple buildings, they represented permanence and success for families working to establish themselves on the land. The Cooper Barn: One of America’s Largest Located in western…
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…Farmers of America). On a recent Ag Meter episode, Nick Papagni spoke with Katie Otto, Executive Director of Development for the California FFA Foundation, about the program’s impact on students…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Community and Early Technology Shaped American Agriculture
…rarely a solitary chore. Instead, it became a community-centered activity known as a “corn shelling bee.” During these gatherings, family members, friends, and neighbors came together to help one another…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…dairy industry is largely family-run and a national leader in climate-smart practices and sustainability. California dairies focus on energy efficiency, innovation, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship while producing high-quality milk….
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…has been an American Agriculture History Minute. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights…
National Corn Husking Association: Preserving the Tradition of Hand-Harvested Corn
…fits your experience. These contests serve as a fun, educational, and competitive way to preserve a fading agricultural tradition. Member States of the NCHA Currently, nine states are active members…
