…science, farmers and land managers can create more resilient and sustainable agricultural systems. The Roots of American Agriculture History Native American agriculture is more than a historical footnote—it is the…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…farmers to the communities that depend on agriculture for jobs and stability. Advice for Small and Beginning Farmers Cameron acknowledges how difficult it is for small farmers to survive today….
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…From shifting almond yields to critical relief for the dairy sector, farmers had plenty to tune in for. Almond Industry Update Nick sat down with Steve Malanka of West Valley…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
Agriculture’s Early Roots in America Agriculture has always been at the heart of America’s growth. Long before tractors, hybrid seeds, or modern irrigation systems, farmers and thinkers were searching for…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Richard Matoian, former president of American Pistachio Growers and now co-operator of…
California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…her enthusiasm for an industry steeped in tradition yet looking boldly toward the future. California’s Global Wine Standing Berge highlighted the scale of California’s contribution to the global wine market….
Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman
…for Wallace’s Farmer Magazine, a publication that became a leading voice in rural America. Through his writing, Wallace educated and influenced farmers nationwide, addressing issues ranging from crop innovation to…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…and push forward. She emphasized that farmers are resilient, environmentally responsible, and vital to America’s food security. “People forget California is one of the few places in the world that…
John W. Tyson: Missouri Farmer Builds Poultry Legacy
Photo by Ramdas Aswale/Pexels image Seizing Opportunity During the Great Depression The Great Depression challenged countless rural American families, yet it also offered opportunities for those in the right place…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer broke down some of the most pressing challenges farmers are up against, from stalled water infrastructure to the growing debate over solar development…
Henry A. Wallace: Father of Hybrid Corn
…Agricultural Pioneer Henry A. Wallace’s early vision and persistence not only revolutionized corn production but also helped shape the future of farming in America and beyond. His innovations provided farmers…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…as Temperance Flat and Sites Reservoir, remain incomplete. Farmers bear the brunt of water shortages while new housing developments face little accountability: High water fees and SGMA penalties impact farmers…
Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act
Manuel Cunha on Immigration Reform and Ag Labor Nick Papagni recently spoke with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, about the urgent need for immigration reform and how…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…Public Awareness Del Bosque believes educating the public—especially children—is vital. From nutrition lessons in schools to FFA programs, teaching future generations where their food comes from will strengthen support for…