…ag-producing county in the nation, and Snider said the Farm Bureau’s mission is clear — to defend agriculture against overregulation, labor challenges, and water shortages. “Farmers are producing more with…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
The October 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated two sides of California agriculture — tradition and technology — with guests Brian Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons…
How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution
…income. These family farms were the foundation of early American agriculture, producing enough to feed local communities and export surpluses. To pay for imported manufactured goods from Europe, mid-Atlantic farmers…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…grow food for the world.” Balancing Environment, Cities, and Agriculture Jones explained that California’s original water plan was designed to balance three interests: the environment, metropolitan areas, and agriculture. But…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…define California agriculture. As Papagni put it, “From AI robotics to 100 years of farming heritage — that’s California ag in one show.” Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”
The October 16 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a powerhouse guest, Bill Jones, former California Secretary of State, lifelong West Side farmer, and one of the most respected…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
…agriculture. As Mark Oppold explains in An American Agriculture History Minute, ethnicity influenced how settlers worked the land, managed livestock, and produced food in the New World. Farmers from Germany,…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…Nick.” Nat DiBuduo—grape grower, leader, and champion for California agriculture—remains a steadfast voice for the farmers who feed the world. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
The October 14 edition of the AgNet News Hour showcased two powerful voices shaping the future of California agriculture — Priscilla Koepke, CEO of F3 Innovate, and Mando Perez, Southern…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…America’s formal agricultural education system. The program helped train new generations of leaders who balanced innovation with respect for tradition—key elements in building the nation’s agricultural strength. A Lasting Legacy…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…from Republican to Democrat—potentially handing control to lawmakers “who have no idea what a farm looks like.” Culotti agreed, warning that the long-term consequences could devastate California agriculture. “People have…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
A New Voice Rising from California’s Heartland David Tangipa (L) with the “Ag Meter” In a state that feeds the world but often seems to fight its own farmers, Assemblyman…
David Tangipa Slams Insurance Commissioner and Prop 50 on AgNet News Hour
…agriculture is in crisis mode but not beyond saving. Listen to the full conversation with Assemblyman David Tangipa on the AgNet News Hour: Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
How Rural Electrification Transformed U.S. Farms
…the outside world. Rural electrification didn’t just modernize agriculture—it bridged the gap between rural and urban America, ensuring farmers could compete in a rapidly changing nation. That’s today’s American Agriculture…