…the patenting of barbed wire in 1874. Barbed wire allowed farmers and ranchers to fence rangeland, ending the era of unrestricted open-range grazing. This innovation improved livestock management and protected…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…and Josh McGill were joined by Assemblymember Heather Hadwick, who represents California’s massive and rural District 1, stretching across much of the state’s northern tier. Her message was blunt—California’s current…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
Early season nutrition planning is already top of mind for many California tree crop growers as almonds and pistachios begin moving toward bloom. In this episode of the Agronomic Minute,…
Colorado Agriculture: Mining, Railroads, and Early Farms
…encouraged population growth but also enabled farmers to ship products to distant markets, expanding the reach and profitability of Colorado farms. A Legacy of Resilience The early settlers’ ability to…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…collar location data so ranchers can act proactively rather than after losses occur. She acknowledges coexistence may be required under California law—but insists ranchers must be given real tools, not…
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
The January 26 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on a crop that helped build the Central Valley—but is now fighting for survival: California raisins. Hosts Nick Papagni and…
Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
Northern California’s Potter Valley is facing what local leaders describe as an existential threat: the potential removal of the Scott and Cape Horn dams, a decision that could dismantle the…
Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
The “Godfather of Raisins” on Trade, Acreage Loss, and What Comes Next California’s raisin industry is facing one of the most turbulent periods in its history, according to Kalem Barsarian,…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…on the growing crisis in Potter Valley—a Northern California farming region now facing the potential removal of two dams that support water, jobs, and everyday life for hundreds of thousands…
Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
…application are changing the way farmers manage weeds, inputs, and profitability. Verdant Robotics was founded by leaders from both the self-driving vehicle industry and commercial agriculture, supported by engineers with…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…Papagni and Josh McGill focused the conversation on California pears, featuring an interview with Chris Zanobini, Executive Director of the California Pear Advisory Board, who laid out why the state’s…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…California pears are harvested starting around July 1, with growers working hard to finish shipping by the end of October. This limited marketing window allows California pears to reach consumers…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…to millimeter-accurate weed control to bloom-time disease protection in almonds. The message was clear: for California growers facing rising labor costs and tighter margins, innovation isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s survival….
From Wagons to Pickups: The Evolution of Farm Transportation
…of American agriculture, two-wheel carts were sufficient for settlers managing small plots of land. These simple carts allowed farmers to carry essential supplies and harvests with minimal effort. The Rise…