…its agricultural communities. Chad Bianco: “Somebody’s Got to Fix California” California’s farming sector has long struggled under what many consider burdensome regulations and misguided priorities. Papagni opened the conversation by…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
The San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint, a diverse coalition of agricultural, municipal, and community stakeholders, is stepping up efforts to improve water supply reliability in California’s Central Valley. At the…
Border Closure Halts Livestock Trade Amid Screw Worm Threat
…to get this situation under control.” Livestock Imports Suspended Indefinitely Effective immediately, all imports of live animals from Mexico are suspended. This decision comes as U.S. agricultural officials cite unreliable…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…to international competitors. “Other places that are sending fruit into the United States don’t have any of the same burdens and challenges we have,” he said. As a result, local…
Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
…Indian market. Verloop stresses that without tariff relief, California growers risk losing long-term ground to global competitors. Navigating Uncertainty Verloop’s comments highlight the complex relationship between agricultural planning and international…
John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming
…Landscape Deere’s innovation wasn’t just a better tool—it was a game-changer for farming in America. The steel plow enabled rapid settlement and agricultural development across vast stretches of land, laying…
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
U.S. Agricultural Exports to Mexico Hit $30.2 Billion in 2024 According to the latest USDA report, Mexico was the number one destination for U.S. agricultural exports in 2024, receiving $30.2…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…Central Valley growers: the spread of solar farms on fertile agricultural land. Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Ag Land “It’s Heartbreaking,” Says Hilton Hilton didn’t hold back. “It…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
The Reservoir: A New Vision for the Future of Agriculture Nick Papagni of The Ag Meter recently spoke with Danny Bernstein, CEO of The Reservoir, a forward-thinking agricultural incubator focused…
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
…be encouraged to enforce labeling standards more rigorously. A Broader Labeling Debate The dispute is part of a wider national conversation about how plant-based and alternative foods are named. From…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the survey will be sent to 2,000 grape growers across the country in late July. USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey Vital Data for the Grape…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…up new markets for agricultural goods. Tolls and Trade Travelers were charged a modest toll, estimated at two to five cents, to use the improved road. This toll helped maintain…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
National Security, Innovation, and Tariff Tension In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill break down the latest headlines shaping agriculture in California and across…
Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
…that.” Farming has always been tough, but Leimgruber emphasized that the industry is not just about economics—it’s about purpose and pride. With national media attention and growing interest in food…