At the World Ag Expo, Ag Meter caught up with Lance Shebelut — Fresno State baseball standout, Tenaya Park local legend, and now a leading grower in California’s Central Valley….
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…no almond crop. California’s almond industry relies almost entirely on managed honey bee pollination. Each year, virtually every commercial hive in the United States migrates to California for almond bloom….
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…represents families displaced from homes and jobs, especially in California’s housing crisis. Stephanie estimates that 120–150 families may be affected, requiring new schools, careers, and homes. “It’s a major upheaval…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…more expensive. The conversation also addressed workforce challenges. While interest in commercial driving remains steady, language requirements and licensing scrutiny are impacting available drivers. Meanwhile, California’s poor road conditions accelerate…
St. Louis: Gateway to America’s Agricultural Expansion
…agricultural economy. Together, transportation, communication, finance, and education positioned St. Louis as the most influential agricultural gateway of its time. From River Power to National Influence As railroads gradually expanded…
National FFA Week Highlights the Future of Agriculture Leadership
…Nick Papagni and Josh McGill opened the program discussing improving weather conditions across California as bloom season approaches, but the heart of the show focused on celebrating National FFA Week…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…between farmers, urban water agencies, and environmental stakeholders, noting that solutions exist that can satisfy all parties. Forests, Natural Resources, and Runoff California’s forests, depleted of regular timber harvests and…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…California is Butte County farmer Jamie Johansson, a first-generation grower and former president of the California Farm Bureau, now running for District Three Assembly. Johansson farms olives and citrus and…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
The February 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused squarely on agricultural automation, return on investment, and whether California is ready to truly support innovation in the field. Hosts…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…savings to cattle health and agricultural advocacy. With bloom season underway and storms rolling through California, the message was clear: growers are adapting in real time to protect both this…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
Bee Season in Full Swing: The February 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on one of the most critical — and often overlooked — inputs in California agriculture:…
Using Bt Products During Bloom to Manage Caterpillar Pests
As California growers move into bloom season, pest management decisions must balance effective control with pollinator safety. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Daniel Zommick of Valent BioSciences discussed how Bt…
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
Missouri’s agricultural story runs deep, tracing back to the late 1700s and early 1800s when fertile land and river access laid the groundwork for a thriving farm economy. In this…
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
Understanding Soil Tests: Soil testing remains one of the most valuable tools available to California tree crop growers, but knowing how to interpret the results is key to making sound…