The AgNet News Hour brings listeners inside the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, highlighting the latest in farm policy, California agriculture, and industry trends. Hosts Nick…
Bonanza Farms: How Railroads Transformed Wheat Production in America
…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
Inside the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention: Why This Interview Matters Bailey Corwine Communications Manager for the American Farm Bureau Federation The American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California…
Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
…and pass farms down to the next generation. Later in the program, the spotlight shifted to farm energy and input costs as the show featured an interview with Mike Newland…
Minnesota’s Wheat Breakthrough
…Nebraska and Kansas failed in the northern climate. The region’s colder temperatures, shorter growing season, and unique soil conditions required experimentation and adaptability from farmers striving to establish sustainable crops….
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…highlighting bridge payments, specialty crop assistance, and expanded base acres as important safety nets, Rollins stressed that her ultimate goal is not to make farmers dependent on government checks. “Farmers…
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
…crop production value exceeds $9 billion, making it the top ag-producing county in the world. While water policy can be complex—especially where state and federal regulations are involved—Mims believes strong…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
…Josh McGill discussed leadership, water policy, and the future of California agriculture. Papagni joined the show from Anaheim, where he was attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting, offering a…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…policy analysis. Hosts Nick Papagni (“The Ag Meter”) and Lorrie Boyer open the show with a light discussion before diving into serious topics shaping the future of farming and food…
Ohio’s Early Agriculture: Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco
…wheat production, underscoring the productivity of its farmland and the skill of its farming communities. Tobacco Farming in Southern Ohio Southern Ohio offered a climate suitable for growing tobacco, a…
Ohio: America’s First Agricultural Capital
…beyond production and processing into agricultural innovation. During the 1830s, Cincinnati was home to two inventors whose work would permanently change American farming. Cyrus McCormick invented the mechanical reaper, a…
World Ag Expo 2026 Showcases Global Ag Innovation
…to advanced artificial intelligence applications, the competition highlights emerging technologies shaping the future of farming. While the Top 10 provides a strong overview, innovation extends across the entire show floor….
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…agricultural workers while ensuring accountability and legal pathways for employment. Water policy, regulatory burdens, and the widening gap between production costs and farm income are also highlighted as critical challenges,…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…From Rural China to California Vineyards Zhuang’s path to Fresno County viticulture began in a small farming village in southwest China, where rice and oranges shaped his childhood. That early…