…Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed back Jeff Cox, President of Best Drayage in Madera, for an in-depth conversation about ports, pricing, and how California’s nuts, milk, and produce make their…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…know: Karen Ross has their back. Connecting with the California Ag Tech Alliance As Johnson continues building out the California Ag Tech Alliance and preparing for Reedley 2026, interested growers,…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
California Table Grapes Shine in a Strong Season: Insights from President Ian LeMay A Promising Season for California Table Grapes Ian LeMay President of the California Table Grape Commission The…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…said. “Growers have done everything possible to deliver a high-quality crop, and we still have promotable volume through December.” The conversation highlighted how California growers continue to lead the world…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…for agriculture all over California.” What’s Next in the Legal Battle Several major steps are now underway: Petitioning the California Supreme Court to review the appellate court’s dismissal of key…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
The November 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour hit home for farmers across California as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Dusty Ference, Executive Director of…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…price gap and allowing California walnuts to regain market share. Turning Point for Growers After several challenging years, 2025 represents a positive shift for growers. High crop volumes combined with…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
The November 12 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a bright spot for California farmers as Michael Jameson, Director of Sales for Morada Nut Company, joined hosts Nick Papagni…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…sustain a growing and diverse rural population. The Cotton Revolution After 1800 Following 1800, the discovery of new cotton varieties and the invention of the cotton gin transformed the Southern…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…reflect in the supermarket.” Combined with what he describes as the toughest four to five years in decades, California growers are searching for a sustainable path forward. Reasonable regulation, recognition…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…round of rain.” Despite the setbacks, Jacobsen praised growers’ resilience and credited advancements in meteorology for helping minimize losses. “We get far more heads-up now than we did 20 years…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…laid the foundation for the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) and the USDA’s Agricultural Communications Network, which still serve farmers today. What started as five minutes of market news…
Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear
…note. “California is full of smart, resourceful people,” he said. “If we unleash that ingenuity instead of stifling it, California’s best days are still ahead.” Papagni closed the show by…
From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
…social and political history of the growing nation. Cotton: The Crop That Changed Everything By the early 19th century, cotton had risen to dominance as a major plantation crop. Its…