…Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed back Jeff Cox, President of Best Drayage in Madera, for an in-depth conversation about ports, pricing, and how California’s nuts, milk, and produce make their…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…across 16 of California’s most productive agricultural counties. It includes operations of every size—conventional, regenerative, and organic—ensuring that all corners of California agriculture have a voice in shaping the state’s…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
California Table Grapes Shine in a Strong Season: Insights from President Ian LeMay A Promising Season for California Table Grapes Ian LeMay President of the California Table Grape Commission The…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…about California’s thriving table grape season, global trade challenges, and the pride of representing one of the state’s most iconic crops. LeMay described this year as “a fair season” overall,…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…for agriculture all over California.” What’s Next in the Legal Battle Several major steps are now underway: Petitioning the California Supreme Court to review the appellate court’s dismissal of key…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
The November 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour hit home for farmers across California as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Dusty Ference, Executive Director of…
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
…economy. Towns, schools, and communities soon followed, creating a vast network of rural America that still defines much of the country today. Legacy of the Homestead Act The Homestead Act…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…but reductions could open significant opportunities. Exchange rates and global competition have also shifted in California’s favor. China’s crop experienced adverse weather, limiting exports and increasing domestic consumption, narrowing the…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
…Jameson agreed, explaining that refrigeration keeps walnuts crisp and extends shelf life from one year to as long as 18 months. The pair also discussed the beauty of California’s walnut…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…historian Mark Oppold explores how plantations transformed the nation’s economy, society, and agricultural identity—from the first tobacco crops to the rise of cotton cultivation in the 19th century. The Birth…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…urgent need to “get back to the basics”—helping the public understand where their food comes from, how it is grown, and why California’s production practices stand apart globally. He argued…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…“California’s diversity in crops and people is unmatched anywhere else in the world, and it’s our job to protect it.” He expressed concern over increasing imports that undermine local farmers….
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…Radio allowed producers to respond quickly to shifting market conditions, giving them a competitive advantage in an increasingly modern agricultural economy. This rapid expansion proved the enormous value of communication…
Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear
…note. “California is full of smart, resourceful people,” he said. “If we unleash that ingenuity instead of stifling it, California’s best days are still ahead.” Papagni closed the show by…