California faces critical challenges in 2026, from economic mismanagement to overregulation and environmental disputes, and farmers are feeling the impact. On the AgNet West News Hour, Nick Papagni, the Ag…
America’s Largest Barns: Icons of Agriculture
AI image created by ChatGPT Barns have long been a symbol of America’s agricultural heritage. They vary widely in size, shape, and purpose, yet many still stand as enduring reminders…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…environmental policies to the wine industry, and international trade. The discussion starts with the ongoing controversy surrounding the reintroduction of wolves, which is a significant issue for farmers and ranchers…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: 2025 Ag Review & 2026 Outlook
…Featured interviews with Roger Isom and Steven Pistoresi highlight regulatory crossroads, water infrastructure needs, and innovative pest management solutions shaping the future of farming. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
The History of Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization
AI image created by ChatGPT Hand-Harvesting Corn – A Labor-Intensive Tradition Corn has long been a cornerstone of American agriculture, but harvesting it in the early 20th century was a…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance—outlined how weather, sustainability, and innovation are shaping the future of California wine. A Near-Ideal 2025 Growing Season The 2025 wine grape harvest benefited from a…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…environmental policies to the wine industry, and international trade. The discussion starts with the ongoing controversy surrounding the reintroduction of wolves, which is a significant issue for farmers and ranchers…
The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History
…the scale and significance of American agriculture and the people who built it. The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History — Mark Oppold, American Agriculture History Minute…
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
Shaping California’s Future Through FFA Katie Otto Executive Director of Development / California FFA Foundation California’s agricultural industry thrives thanks to the next generation of leaders developed through FFA (Future…
FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
…nationwide, fostering lifelong connections California FFA prepares students for careers across agriculture, agribusiness, and technology 2026 will feature leadership academies, FFA Week, Sacramento Leadership Experience, and the State FFA Leadership…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…chocolate milk are excellent recovery drinks, often outperforming commercial sports beverages. National Milk Day and Milk’s Rich History The conversation also spotlighted National Milk Day on January 11, which commemorates…
AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
Join the AgNet News Hour for expert insights into the latest in U.S. agriculture. In this episode, we cover USDA’s Farmer-First Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program, which rewards farmers for improving…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…and in this American Agriculture History Minute, we look back at how the Great Depression and World War II transformed the face of American farming and gave rise to the…
AI, Robotics, and Innovation in California Agriculture – AgNet News Hour Christmas Special
…discusses regulatory challenges, water management, and ways farmers can engage in local and state policy through initiatives like Campaign School. Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA shares decades of crop science…