…World Ag Expo, often called the Super Bowl of farm shows. With rain in the forecast and growers preparing to head to Tulare, the show blended excitement, innovation, and serious…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…Northern California. When filming finally began, his crew arrived during an active wolf hazing operation—ranchers, county officials, California Department of Fish and Wildlife vehicles, USDA drones, and cattle all moving…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…from on-farm production to processing and distribution. Potato Chip Processing Capital Potatoes are another standout crop for Michigan farmers. The state is the nation’s leading producer of potatoes used specifically…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…water availability remain major concerns, particularly for smaller family farms averaging around 60 acres. Many growers, he said, rely on off-farm income to stay afloat. Looking ahead to 2026, Verloop…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…a narrative — they unfolded in real time. While filming in Sierra Valley, he witnessed California Department of Fish and Wildlife, USDA officials, drones, wardens, and ranchers all scrambling to…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…of topics, including: Dairy and livestock Farm safety Succession planning Emerging agricultural issues The sessions are designed to provide practical, timely information for farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals. Women’s Conference…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
The February 4 edition of the AgNet News Hour was all about gearing up for what many farmers call the Super Bowl of agriculture — the World Ag Expo, set…
When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
From Hand Labor to Heavy Work: Early American Farming Agricultural production in the United States continued to expand in the early 1800s, but farming remained an intensely labor-driven endeavor. Despite…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…surveillance, and even USDA drone teams. None of it stopped the killings. Roberti said the idea that ranchers can solve the problem with guard dogs or range riders ignores reality….
How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America
…sustain a growing population with fewer farmers—an impact still felt today. How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America — Mark Oppold, American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…award winners (Farm Bureau Hall of Fame, Luther Burbank Conservation Award, Farm Family of the Year, and Friend of Farm Bureau). This is on July 9th at La Crema Estates…
Americans to Eat 1.48 Billion Wings for Super Bowl LX
…in U.S. broiler production in 2025 helped stabilize prices. At the same time, USDA data shows cold storage wing inventories at 57 million pounds, the lowest November level in more…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…showcase the latest products, services, and technologies — from crop protection and nutrition to equipment, automation, and data-driven farm management tools. For California-based agribusinesses, the Expo offers a chance to…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…with Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau. From animal-rights extremism to water insecurity, vineyard market shifts, and the rising cost of simply staying in business, Ghirardelli…