…that her passion for ag tech is rooted in protecting farmers and strengthening the long-term sustainability of agriculture. National Interest in Ag AI and Robotics FIRA 2025 also drew attention…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…fruit development, resulting in exceptional flavor across varieties. This year’s fruit impressed not only domestic buyers but also international markets. “I’ve been all over the world this season,” LeMay said,…
How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture
…agricultural innovation that continues to influence farming practices today. How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture This has been another American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…regulations is not equivalent to homegrown production. Ference highlighted that California farmers comply with more regulations than any growers in the world—and they still produce top-quality food. Without local farmers,…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
The November 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour hit home for farmers across California as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Dusty Ference, Executive Director of…
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
…Enrolled Acts and Resolutions of Congress, 1789 – 2011; General Records of the United States Government, Record Group 11; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. By 1813, America’s western frontier stretched…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
The November 12 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a bright spot for California farmers as Michael Jameson, Director of Sales for Morada Nut Company, joined hosts Nick Papagni…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
Photo by Thomas Konings on Unsplash How Plantation Agriculture Shaped America’s Farming Roots Plantation agriculture stands as one of the most significant chapters in the history of American farming. Emerging…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…farmers into a relentless cycle of drying crops, salvaging what they could, and preparing for the next wave of rain. Farmers—especially those working with raisins, almonds, grapes, and other weather-sensitive…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…and challenging years in decades.” He noted that while the weather was remarkably mild for most of the year, the harvest season tested farmers’ patience and endurance. “We had about…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
Photo by QingYu on Unsplash The Power of Radio in Rural America Radio is one of the most influential innovations in the history of American agriculture. In the early 20th…
Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear
…warned that California’s environmental extremism has gone too far, with groups demanding electric-only infrastructure and blocking projects that could help farmers and working families. “If the environmentalists had their way,…
From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
…the colonists struggled to adapt, Native Americans played a pivotal role in shaping the future of American agriculture. They introduced the settlers to Indian corn, or maize, which would become…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…about the future of California agriculture.” Ring, often referred to by listeners as the “Water Master,” began by discussing the fallout from Proposition 50, warning that it could further weaken rural…