The November 5 edition of the AgNet News Hour struck a chord with California farmers and voters alike as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Don Wagner, candidate for…
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
…on Unsplash The Dawn of Soil Conservation in Early American Farming In the early years of American settlement, the nation’s farmers often took the vastness of the land for granted….
Farming the Frontier: How Early Settlers Built America
…the stage for generations of American farmers to come. Farming the Frontier: How Early Settlers Built America American Agriculture History Minute — with Mark Oppold Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
…label, you’re supporting family farmers,” he said. “That means a lot to us — and it means you’re getting the best citrus anywhere.” Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…Willie Hartman, CEO of On Target Spray Systems, shared how his company is transforming the future of spraying technology. Speaking with Ag Meter, Hartman described a successful show filled with…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…an enthusiastic call for farmers to join in that effort. “Every grower can make a difference just by opening their gates and showing kids what farming looks like,” Papagni said….
Pioneering the Midwest: How Settlers Turned Iowa’s Prairies into Farmland
…of civilization, it now marks the heart of American farming. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute — a tribute to the pioneers who turned the Midwest into the agricultural engine…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…stronger domestic consumption, partnering with the Almond Board of California. Toor’s message is clear: “We are Americans. We grow product here. We want Americans to eat more almonds.” A strong…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…consumer demand for protein, the industry risks pricing Americans out of a steak dinner if imports disappear. Kester details how international trade supports the domestic beef supply chain. Exporting parts…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…of innovators, growers, and technologists, all focused on the future of farming. Bernstein described the annual gathering as a “community event” for the ag tech ecosystem — a place where…
Westward Expansion Transforms 1850s American Farming
…agricultural progress and innovation that continues to influence American farming today. Westward Expansion Transforms 1850s American Farming I’m Mark Oppold, with an American Agriculture History Minute. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) president, to discuss Argentina trade tensions, beef pricing, and the high stakes of Proposition 50. Kester joined from his family ranch in Parkfield, California,…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…Valley farmers, growers, and processors. “We developed this program to upskill our farm labor population,” Jacobsen said. Launched in 2024, the CBE program trains students in key areas such as…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
…said. “Our job is to make sure the next generation knows how vital agriculture is to California’s future.” A proud FFA and 4-H alumnus, Jacobson credits those programs for shaping…