…State, from water and labor to policy reform and the future of farming. Kreps, a longtime advocate for California farmers, stressed that agriculture is at a critical juncture. He pointed…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
Inspiring the Next Generation of Farmers and Leaders President Lily Vaughn, Vice President Noah Stanisai, Secretary Ryan Taylor, Treasurer Daren Deftereos, reporter Tessa Camacho, Sentinel Sophia Camou The California FFA…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…Angell stresses that direct, personal engagement with farmers is crucial to coordinate meaningful responses. Between 2012 and 2021, Angell’s company installed as many pumps as it had in the previous…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…systems, gnawing on tree bark, and wreaking havoc on infrastructure across almond and pistachio orchards. And with regulatory restrictions on traditional rodenticides in California, farmers are left scrambling for alternatives,…
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…Farmers of America (FFA). Joined by the entire California State FFA Officer team, the Ag Meter and Josh McGill dive into how this organization is equipping over 108,000 students across…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…the fight—and the road ahead, while uncertain, may just lead to better days for California farmers. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite app. Listen to previous AgNet…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…American farmers remained unconvinced. Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution At the time, hand labor was abundant and relatively cheap. For many, the reaper seemed unnecessary or too complex. As…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…unique water strategy. Despite receiving just three inches of rain annually, Yuma’s farmers have built a remarkably efficient irrigation infrastructure that includes pre-irrigation, laser-leveled fields, and furrow flood techniques. Their…
Heritage Roots of American Farming Communities
…and West Virginia—became home to Dutch, German, Swedish, and Irish settlers. These groups contributed varied and rich farming traditions that significantly influenced local agriculture. Further south, English and French farmers…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…effects on farmers and packers, and the urgent need for action before more companies are forced to shut down or flee the state. Plus, the show wraps with a preview…
Ticks to Tech: The Evolution of Cattle Ear Tags
…ranchers. Modern Solutions: Smarter, Lighter, and More Powerful Today’s ear tags are a far cry from those early prototypes. While they still serve their original purpose—fighting flies and other harmful…
California Dairy in the Spotlight: Generations of Dedication and a Future of Uncertainty
…our food comes from. Host Nick Papagni and co-host Josh McGill emphasized the importance of representation for farmers on state boards and in politics. They underscored the lack of understanding…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…launched a major new survey effort aimed at understanding the conservation practices used by American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners. Report by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West: New Survey Targets…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-30-25
…the Central Valley. The episode begins with Nick reflecting on a sobering conversation he had with farmers the previous day, hard-working folks pouring 12 to 15 hours into pistachio and…