…to massive wheat operations known as bonanza farms, particularly in the fertile Red River Valley. What Were Bonanza Farms? Bonanza farms were enormous wheat-growing enterprises, unlike the small family farms…
Inside the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
…and policymakers is central to Farm Bureau’s mission—advocating in Washington so farmers can focus on their operations back home. Corwine emphasized that advocacy training is a major component of the…
Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
…important to ignore, even with ongoing political tension between state and federal leadership. A major topic Rollins addressed was Potter Valley, where local stakeholders are fighting to preserve the Scott…
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…roundtable discussion she had just completed with farmers, ranchers, business leaders, and local officials from Potter Valley, California—many of whom traveled long distances to attend. Potter Valley Dams and Food…
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
A Central Valley Leader Steps Forward Again Margaret Mims Candidate for District 4 Supervisor Few public servants know Fresno County like Margaret Mims. After a 42-year law enforcement career—including 16…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
…national backdrop to a discussion firmly rooted in Central Valley concerns. McGill returned to the program after paternity leave, but the focus quickly turned to Mims and her decision to…
The National Road: America’s First Appalachian Highway
…National Road reminds us that America’s infrastructure has long been central to economic development, community connection, and the country’s westward expansion. Roads like this laid the foundation for the commerce…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…an extended and candid interview with Assemblyman David Tangipa (District 8, Central Valley). Tangipa sharply criticizes California’s leadership, arguing that chronic deficits, high gas prices, wildfire recovery failures, and massive…
Ohio’s Early Agriculture: Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco
…and often dangerous travel, these settlers found what is now eastern and central Ohio to be an ideal place to establish permanent communities. Fertile land and favorable growing conditions made…
David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley
…vetoes overturned instantly. Breaking that supermajority, Tangipa emphasized, runs straight through the Central Valley—including Merced, Madera, Tulare, Kings County, Kern County, and Bakersfield. He highlighted key races and urged voters…
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…outlines ongoing litigation, possible Supreme Court involvement, and the broader consequences for Central Valley representation. The discussion expands into election integrity, with Tangipa calling for voter ID, citizenship verification, and…
World Ag Expo 2026 Showcases Global Ag Innovation
…shaping modern agriculture—all in the heart of California’s Central Valley. A Massive Event Powered by a Dedicated Team Producing the World Ag Expo is a year-round effort. Lausten explained that…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…Zhuang acknowledges that long-term survival depends on adapting to economic realities in a global market where California is no longer the top producer. San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium: January 7…
California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
…advances to ensure the industry’s future. Upcoming Events: Grape Symposium & World Ag Expo Growers and industry professionals are invited to the San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium on January 7th…