…of it, a high percentage goes to exports,” he said. “So there’s a lot of things in the walnut world that we don’t face in the cherry world.” While both…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
AgNet News Hour – Keeping Water in Ag and Politics in Check Today’s AgNet News Hour is all about fighting for California farmers—where water, policy, and land use take center…
Oliver Family Legacy and the Evolution of Tractor Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of early 20th-century agriculture, competition among tractor manufacturers was fierce. The Oliver family, pioneers in plow manufacturing, expanded their influence with the formation of the Oliver…
David Tangipa: From Fresno State to California’s Capitol
How a Former Tight End Tackles Agriculture and Policy in the Central Valley Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” with AgNet West, sat down with California State Assemblyman David Tangipa to…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
Morada’s Outlook: California Walnuts Poised for a Comeback In a detailed interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Michael Jameson of Morada Nut Company offered insight into the 2025 California walnut…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-04-25
AgNet News Hour – July 4: A Salute to American Agriculture and Our Founding Roots On this special Independence Day edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter”…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Farming Worldwide
From Patented Innovation to Global Agricultural Impact In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal figure in farming innovation—James Oliver. James Oliver’s Chilled Plow…
Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration
…most enduring and ingenious agricultural systems brought to the New World—the Three Sisters. Early settlers adopted this ancient Native American farming method, where corn, beans, and squash were grown together…
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
…identities and export markets. Together, these agricultural exchanges formed the bedrock of American farming as we know it. —Mark Oppold, American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks
…addressed California’s upcoming participation in the China International Import Expo, as well as optimism around renewed high-level discussions between U.S. and Chinese leadership. Learn more about ABC’s global efforts in…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
Labor, Wolves, and Wine Woes: AgNet News Hour Talks Ag Policy and Market Shifts Happy Thursday from the Central Valley! On this week’s AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter”…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…axle weight variance under specific conditions. Boosting Efficiency in Ag Transportation Supporters of the bill say the change would increase efficiency in agricultural logistics by: Reducing the number of trips…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
…cotton became one of the nation’s most transformative crops. How Cotton Helped Shape America’s Agricultural Economy When Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World in 1492, he discovered cotton growing…
Blueberries Booming: Daniel Jackson on California’s Berry Surge
…“The Ag Meter,” reporting for AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…