…that the agricultural community has a voice where and when it matters most. Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter“, reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice
…Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide Nick Anderson emphasized that while California’s agricultural community continues to be a pillar of innovation and sustainability, it…
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo 2025 Welcomes California Growers
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California Farming at a Crossroads
…is the nutrition of fruits and vegetables.” The message is clear: agricultural policy must realign with food production realities before the damage becomes irreversible. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
…California’s agricultural sector continues to contend with limited water access, regulatory pressure, and competing environmental interests, Kreps emphasized the urgency of change. “We’ve been battling this for 50 years,” he…
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
California Officials Respond Swiftly to Agricultural Pest Threat Exotic Fruit Flies USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has intensified efforts to…
Before Tractors: The Thresher That Changed Farming
…with A. Harris, Son and Company to become Massey-Harris in 1891—the largest agricultural equipment maker in Canada at the time. But it wasn’t until the third generation, in 1930, that…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…drawn praise from leading industry groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, for its aggressive and proactive approach to protecting domestic food supplies. Rollins also detailed a five-part USDA strategy…
Windmills and Their Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture
…today, trace their origins back to the 8th and 9th centuries in the Middle East and Western Asia. As the technology spread, countries like England and the Netherlands became early…
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
…from packers across the Midwest and Western states. “The beef market is tight, and it’s not getting better anytime soon,” Hill added. “Forecasts show this could last through 2026.” Navigating…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-19-25
…initiative apart is its authenticity. Steve and Erik never intended to profit; all proceeds have supported students pursuing agricultural careers. As the movement looks ahead to its second phase, they’re…
Agricultural Trails Shaped the West
…a unique role in agricultural and settlement history. Agricultural Trails Shaped the West The Santa Fe Trail led southwest from Independence to Santa Fe, New Mexico. This route supported early…
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
California’s Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world — and for many, agriculture isn’t just a way of life, it’s their livelihood. The phrase…
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
The Valley’s Agricultural Edge: Nature and Know-How In a recent interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, weighed in on the…