…as vital hubs where farmers and consumers connected directly. Their influence stretches back centuries, shaping how food was distributed, sold, and enjoyed across growing communities. Origins in the 1600s Farmers…
Women in Agriculture Highlight Leadership, Challenges, and the Future of Farming
…to leadership roles. Giampaoli, a fourth-generation farmer in California’s Central Valley, said her path into agriculture was shaped early through hands-on experience in her family’s farming operation. Today, she works…
USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers
…these provisions will significantly strengthen financial stability for farmers as they roll out through 2026. California Agriculture: Opportunity Meets Challenge California remains the most diverse agricultural state in the nation—but…
Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control
Pest pressure from mealybugs and scale continues to challenge California growers across multiple crops, from vineyards to tree fruit and walnuts. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A.,…
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Gains, Tax Relief, and Support for California Agriculture
…and expanding opportunities for agriculture across California and the nation. Fordyce, a fourth-generation farmer from Missouri, emphasized that the USDA remains focused on one core mission, supporting farmers through increasingly…
From Hand Planting to Innovation: The Early History of Seed Planters
A Turning Point in American Agriculture The history of seed planters is closely tied to the broader evolution of agriculture in the United States. Before mechanization, farmers relied heavily on…
Ag Council President Highlights Regulatory Pressure, Plastics Policy, and Political Uncertainty for California Farmers
The AgNet News Hour continued its conversation with Agricultural Council of California President Emily Rooney, diving deeper into the growing regulatory challenges, political uncertainty, and real-world pressures facing farmers across…
The California Trail: A Pathway to Agricultural Expansion
Introduction to the California Trail The California Trail stands as a significant chapter in American agriculture history, playing a vital role in the westward expansion of settlers seeking new opportunities….
California Agriculture Faces Policy Pressure, Weather Challenges, and Critical Election Year
The AgNet News Hour focused on a wide range of challenges impacting California agriculture, from political pressure in Sacramento to unpredictable weather patterns and rising input costs heading into a…
International Harvester: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture
…that would soon transform farming across the nation. From its earliest days, International Harvester set out to modernize agriculture—helping farmers move from labor-intensive practices toward more efficient, mechanized operations. Rapid…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity
Emily Rooney California agriculture sits at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and global food production—and few understand that balance better than Emily Rooney, president of Agricultural Council of California. In…
California Governor Race and Trade Policy Highlight Challenges and Opportunities for Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour focused on two major themes impacting agriculture—California’s heated governor race and ongoing federal efforts to strengthen global trade opportunities for U.S. farmers. As the governor’s race…
America’s Westward Trails: More Than Just the Famous Routes
…story many already know. Many people recognize the famous westward routes like the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails. These historic pathways served as vital corridors for early settlers seeking…
Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan
Independent candidate Elaine Culotti shares her vision for California A Fresh Perspective on California’s Future In a compelling and wide-ranging interview, California gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti joins “the Ag Meter,”…