…of postwar American agriculture. The Soil and Water Conservation Districts To make conservation practical and accessible, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and federal programs created the Soil and Water Conservation…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…Ag Meter, California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass reflected on the organization’s 107th Annual Meeting, the challenges and advocacy wins of 2025, and the exciting programs shaping the next generation…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…Farming in California: Dependent by Design Culotti described farming in California as increasingly unsustainable without government assistance. While grants and targeted support can be useful, she warned that farmers have…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…conversation moves to policy and federal oversight, including updates on SNAP program audits and the importance of transparency in government support programs. Papagni and Boyer also explore fertilizer markets, record-breaking…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…field experience, Isaak joined the show to discuss citrus nutrition strategies that help growers protect fruit, improve brix levels, and position their crop for premium markets. With citrus markets fluctuating…
Pheromones, Frost, and Farm Power: This Week on the AgNet News Hour
This week’s AgNet News Hour delivers a fast-paced look at the tools and trends shaping California agriculture, featuring expert insights on citrus nutrition, pheromone pest control, and key Farm Bureau…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…From pork to dairy, U.S. producers continue proving they can do more with less. Better nutrition, management, and automation are driving higher output even as herd sizes decline. Looking Ahead…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…region regularly drive past almond orchards, rice fields, walnut groves, citrus, and grazing cattle. The Agribee and similar outreach programs help them connect those sights—and their own food—to the industry…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…timeline. This disruption, however, may create opportunities for local, grass-fed, or direct-to-consumer beef producers, reducing reliance on the four major beef corporations. Positive Developments in Dairy and School Nutrition In…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…meats. It provided a relatable, personal counterbalance to the more serious political discussions earlier in the program. The hosts closed by previewing an upcoming “best of” interview with Stuart Woolf,…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…during heavy production years, all while acknowledging the ongoing strain of California’s consistently elevated fuel prices. Inside the World of Larry Jacobs: Early Organic Leadership The program shifts into a…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…The program opens with lighthearted Thanksgiving conversation, including cooking traditions and reflections on a recent interview about preparing the perfect turkey. But the tone quickly shifts as the hosts discuss…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…importance of agricultural education. Programs like FFA (Future Farmers of America) are critical in teaching the next generation—and their families—about farming practices, helping bridge the gap between urban perceptions and…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…agricultural learning experience. Activities included climbing tractors, interacting with animals, and exploring nutrition via the Healthy Plate Project. Plans are underway to expand this program across the county and integrate…