…of the Milk Producers Council to discuss the history of California water infrastructure, the impact of environmental regulations, and what the future may hold for the San Joaquin Valley and…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…Hour, host Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni welcomed Geoffrey Vanden Heuvel of the Milk Producers Council for a passionate and insightful conversation about California’s water challenges and what must change…
The Rise of Open Range Ranching on the Great Plains
…The Legendary Cattle Drives Before widespread rail access reached ranching areas, cattle had to be driven long distances to shipping points. Cowboys guided massive herds north along established cattle trails…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
…millions of students learn about farming, food production, and career opportunities within agriculture. The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is the nonprofit education arm of the California Farm…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…the California Legislature, as proof that policymakers recognize the need to expand water supplies. The bill calls for nine million acre-feet of new water to be developed for California. While…
Managing Fire Ants in Almond Orchards with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait
Fire ants can create significant challenges for California almond growers, particularly as populations build during warmer months. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says effective…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…of the show featured a detailed conversation with Jeffrey Vanden Heuvel of the Milk Producers Council, who walked listeners through the history of California’s water system. Vanden Heuvel explained how…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
Almond growers across California’s Central Valley are being urged to stay alert for almond red leaf blotch, a disease that is becoming more common in orchards and can significantly impact…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
…miles of canals designed to deliver water to California’s Central Valley farms. The upcoming conversation promises a deeper look at how California’s water system began and how water policy continues…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…and the future of milk production. California: The “High-Rent District” for Agriculture While California remains the leading dairy state in the nation, Mederios says the cost of operating here has…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
Eddie Papulias Few food brands capture the spirit of California’s Central Valley quite like Pappy’s Choice Seasoning. What began as a family meat business rooted in Fresno agriculture has grown…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…as a small family effort in the Central Valley has grown into a business whose products now appear in grocery stores across California and much of the United States. Yet…
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
As California almond growers navigate tight spray windows during the growing season, having flexible and easy-to-use fungicide options can help keep disease management programs on track. Cassie Rieser, Technical Sales…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
The AgNet News Hour recently featured an in-depth conversation with dairy leader Melvin Medeiros, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). In a wide-ranging interview with…