Shannon Douglass President of the California Farm Bureau California agriculture continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of growers, advocates, and leaders across the state. In a recent interview with…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
Elaine Culotti the “Lipstick Farmer” Elaine Culotti—known as the “Lipstick Farmer”—joined Ag Meter for a wide-ranging conversation about the mounting pressures facing California agriculture, local governments, and the state’s long-term…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
California Agriculture and the Central Valley Elaine Culotti, known as the “Lipstick Farmer,” joins AgNet News Hour to discuss the state of California agriculture and the Central Valley. She highlights…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
…for uploading on author’s behalf., CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia image Introduction: A Turning Point in American Agriculture In the early years of the United States, few decisions carried as…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…Communities and Agriculture Alexandra Duarte has spent decades in agriculture and understands firsthand the pressures on California’s farmers. On the campaign trail, she’s heard consistent concerns from sheriffs, educators, and…
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
An American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold AI image created by ChatGPT Early American farming was never just about the land—it was about the weather. In this American Agriculture…
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour features an in-depth conversation with Shannon Douglass, President of the California Farm Bureau, offering insight into the key challenges and opportunities shaping California agriculture. Hosts Nick…
Largest Barns in the United States
AI image created by ChatGPT Exploring the Debate Over the Biggest Barns in the United States By Mark Oppold – American Agriculture History Minute When it comes to American agriculture,…
AgNet News Hour: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures, and the Future of California Almonds
The AgNet News Hour breaks down the most important agriculture news impacting California and the nation. Hosts Nick Papagni (the Ag Meter) and Lorrie Boyer cover major policy developments, market…
How Hay Baling Began: The First Hay Presses and Early Innovations
Photo by Randy Fath on Unsplash The practice of baling hay is central to modern agriculture, but its roots extend back to the mid-19th century, when inventive mechanical solutions began…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
Todd Burkdoll When Todd Burkdoll speaks, California agriculture listens. A Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Burkdoll brings decades of hands-on experience, deep technical knowledge, and a grounded perspective…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…knowledge. He also discusses his personal journey from Dinuba, California, to international experience in Southeast Asia, and back to California agriculture leadership. Growers and agricultural professionals will gain actionable insights…
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
Image created by Chat GPT Agriculture’s Early Push Toward the West As America grew in its earliest decades, farming advanced steadily alongside the movement of settlers. In an American Agriculture…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…General Manager of Farm Solutions for the SEMIOS Group, to discuss innovative pest management solutions for California agriculture. Pistoresi, a Central Valley native and former standout pitcher at San Joaquin…