…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
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AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…noting growing bipartisan frustration and momentum for change. The discussion also underscores the importance of FFA, Young Farmers & Ranchers programs, and leadership development. Douglass encourages farmers and agriculture-minded individuals…
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…operations, designed to house livestock, store feed, and support large-scale agricultural production. Its massive size stands as a testament to the ambition and practicality of Midwestern farmers. The Stark Barn:…
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
…to reshape how farmers stored and transported one of their most essential commodities. The earliest hay presses brought new levels of efficiency, reducing labor demands and making it possible to…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
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AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
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The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
…and railroads, moving bulk grain to distant markets was extremely difficult. Hogs solved that problem. Farmers could feed surplus corn to hogs, then walk the livestock to market when ready…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…systems target key pests such as navel orangeworm, California red scale, codling moth, and vine mealybug—pests that affect a wide range of California’s perennial specialty crops. By releasing pheromones into…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…California Citrus Citrus Market Stability Compared to Other Crops Isaak explained that while California citrus has faced its challenges, it has remained more consistent than crops like almonds and wine…
Pheromones, Frost, and Farm Power: This Week on the AgNet News Hour
This week’s AgNet News Hour delivers a fast-paced look at the tools and trends shaping California agriculture, featuring expert insights on citrus nutrition, pheromone pest control, and key Farm Bureau…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…continue westward through the Great Plains and eventually reach far-off destinations like California and Oregon. But as Mark Oppold explains in this American Agriculture History Minute, a surprising number of…
California Agriculture in Transition: Market Volatility, Almond Outlook & Feed Trends
…the pressures younger farmers face in today’s ag economy. The conversation expands into broader issues affecting California’s future, including water planning, housing affordability, fire prevention, and the need for stronger…