On today’s AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni and co-host Josh McGill tackled two of the big issues shaping California agriculture right now—innovation in organic production and the political battle…
Horsepower to Tractor Power: A Turning Point in American Agriculture
…Turning Point in American Agriculture Why Farmers Resisted the Tractor Revolution The adoption of tractors in U.S. agriculture faced significant delays. One of the biggest reasons was financing. Farmers were…
Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers
Battling Against the Status Quo Assemblyman David Tangipa, representing California’s Central Valley, is no stranger to confrontation. In a recent conversation with AgNet West, Tangipa reflected on the challenges of…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…Facing California Winemakers The wine industry in California has faced several challenges in recent years. John Nale explained: “Wine sales have dropped year over year. Cumulatively, we’re in a lot…
California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
California agriculture faces mounting challenges, from water shortages to labor and regulatory pressures. Andrew Genasci, Executive Director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, shares firsthand insights on what farmers are…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
On this Labor Day edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms to discuss the state of California agriculture, from…
Angus Bulls Introduced to America
A Visionary in American Agriculture In 1873, George Grant brought four Angus bulls from Scotland to Victoria, Kansas. His goal was ambitious—introduce this new cattle breed to American cattlemen and…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
Stanislaus County: Leading the Way in Farm Bureau Membership When it comes to agriculture, Stanislaus County is setting the pace in California. According to Anna Genasci, Communication Director of the…
Small Wineries Under Pressure: Ziveli Winery
…candid about the headwinds California wineries face. Declining wine sales, high labor and equipment costs, and rising regulations have left many operations in the red. “There might be three or…
George Grant and the Introduction of Angus Cattle to America
The Vision of George Grant In the history of American agriculture, few individuals stand out like George Grant, a Scottish immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1873. Accompanied…
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: On today’s AgNet News Hour, the spotlight turned to the California wine industry and its struggle to adapt to shifting consumer habits. Marlena Paolilli,…
Founding Fathers, Farming, and the Rise of Agricultural Education
…in supporting agriculture. Establishing the Department of Agriculture In response to these needs, the U.S. government created the Department of Agriculture, later elevating it to a cabinet-level department. This move…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
…in California agriculture. Today, Cry Baby Wine is known for its Chardonnay, Red Blend, Petite Syrah, and its innovative ventures into non-alcoholic and CBD-infused wines—an area where Marlena and her…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
Syngenta Showcases Future of Vegetable Seeds in Salinas Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, recently visited Syngenta Vegetable Seeds’ Future of Veg event in Salinas, California. The event featured Justin Goodwin,…