…Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, Papulias shared the remarkable story of how a family legacy rooted in agriculture and meat processing evolved into a nationally recognized seasoning brand. What began…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
The AgNet News Hour recently featured an in-depth conversation with dairy leader Melvin Medeiros, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). In a wide-ranging interview with…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…transportation innovation, allowed farmers to scale production and reach broader markets than ever before. The cycle of buying land, improving it, and moving westward fueled both individual prosperity and national…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…Los Banos and Merced, producing a wide range of crops including tomatoes, melons, cotton, carrots, garlic, onions, almonds, pistachios, and specialty herbs. While diversification has helped the company remain competitive,…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…cotton. Since then, he has led a major diversification effort. Today the farm grows: Processing and fresh market tomatoes Carrots, garlic, and onions in winter crop rotations Watermelons, cantaloupes, and…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…melons, cotton, onions, garlic, carrots, pistachios, almonds, and herbs, along with managing hundreds of acres of wetland habitat along the Pacific Flyway. Despite the operation’s scale and diversification, water uncertainty…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…threshing machine. The cotton gin. The moldboard plow. Each of these mechanical breakthroughs dramatically increased efficiency, productivity, and the scale of American farming. They represent visible, powerful shifts in how…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…— especially as national conversations about healthy eating gain momentum. Referencing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, Hilton noted that California already grows the fruits,…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…quickly expanded to national media appearances, farm tours, and online platforms dedicated to defending American agriculture. Her philosophy is simple: transparency over aesthetics. Sick calves or operational challenges are discussed…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…as a national voice for agriculture. Nash grew up in Reedley, California, attending Emmanuel High School before her family relocated to Tennessee in 2013. There, the Nash family built a…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…removal of productive farmland from use. With California already importing significant food, he questioned how reducing domestic production strengthens food security. “Food security is national security,” he said, urging policymakers…
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
…volunteer time, mentor students, or contribute to fundraising efforts. Nationally, supporters can follow @nationalffa on social media, visit ffa.org, and participate during National FFA Week. This interview only scratches the…
Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture
Missouri was once nationally recognized for both the quality and quantity of its mules. In an era when animal power drove American agriculture and transportation, the state earned a reputation…
Missouri’s Deep Agricultural Roots: From French Settlers to Today
…and diversify production across the state. Missouri’s National Ranking Today, Missouri remains one of the most agriculturally significant states in the nation. According to the latest USDA Census of Agriculture,…