…vital to the development of productive agriculture in the Great Plains and western states, where rainfall was unreliable and often insufficient. The Center Pivot Breakthrough One of the most significant…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
California Tomatoes Take Center Stage in Today’s AgNet News Hour It’s peak tomato season in California, and today’s AgNet News Hour dives deep into the heart of the state’s processing…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
Almond Market Jitters, Fire Impacts, and Water Innovation Take Center Stage on AgNet News Hour On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive deep into some of…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…keynote speakers, research updates, and networking opportunities. Don’t miss today’s episode—it’s packed with practical insight, timely updates, and the kind of conversations that matter to California farmers and specialty crop…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…engage in ongoing education and apply the latest research from land-grant universities. “The BQA program is built on that research,” Nichols explains. “It increases consumer trust and is also a…
Northwest Territory Opened New Frontiers for U.S. Agriculture
…center to Fort Washington—the site of modern-day Cincinnati, Ohio. This move marked the beginning of structured governance, land surveying, and eventual settlement—laying the groundwork for agricultural development, family farms, and…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
…supports both applied research and implementation: Rapid response projects to combat newly introduced or range-expanding invasive pests. Research projects to improve or create IPM methods for pests that currently lack…
Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss
…loss and weakness. Researchers found that consuming just 1.5 cups of grapes per day significantly improved muscle strength and boosted levels of irisin, a hormone known for supporting energy metabolism…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…as SNAP and WIC that serve millions of American families. 4. Defending Agricultural Research and Innovation The USDA will increase efforts to shield critical research and development in agriculture, ensuring…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…adversaries. The plan includes banning land purchases by foreign entities from countries of concern, cracking down on fraudulent nutrition programs, and protecting ag research and supply chains. Nick and Josh…
Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to Another
…opportunity to positively influence long-term productivity, health, and profitability. Drawing on decades of research and experience, Dr. Earleywine emphasizes the importance of making proactive, science-based nutritional decisions from the very…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…broader national ag support conversation.” The timing is critical. Consumer demand for blueberries is projected to reach $13.53 billion in value, according to market research. To meet this demand responsibly,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
AgNet News Hour – Keeping Water in Ag and Politics in Check Today’s AgNet News Hour is all about fighting for California farmers—where water, policy, and land use take center…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…California headquarters, the group received an overview of marketing strategies, cutting-edge research, and the almond industry’s role in the global food supply. The experience was capped with a visit to…