The February 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused squarely on agricultural automation, return on investment, and whether California is ready to truly support innovation in the field. Hosts…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
Bee Season in Full Swing: The February 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on one of the most critical — and often overlooked — inputs in California agriculture:…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…the land. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms 📲 Follow on social media:…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
…the foundation for the modern agricultural system, improving productivity and altering the daily realities of farm life across the United States. Corn Production in 1850: High Labor, Limited Technology In…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…watersheds. He argued that water abundance, not scarcity, should be California’s guiding principle. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…cooking demonstrations using California Grown products. On Thursday, another networking event will take place with United Ag, along with a panel discussion highlighting women working in agricultural technology and artificial…
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
…1862–1875 Between 1862 and 1875, American agriculture entered a pivotal transition period. This era marked a decisive move away from hand power and toward horse-drawn and early mechanical technology, fundamentally…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…updates on World Ag Expo, with Papagni and McGill reminding listeners that innovation remains one of agriculture’s strongest tools. Precision technology, smarter agronomy, and efficient equipment are helping growers stretch inputs…
Harry Ferguson and the Tractor Innovation That Changed Farming
…connected components. Agricultural historians widely consider the three-point hitch the most revolutionary improvement in tractor and implement technology. It improved balance, stability, and maneuverability while reducing the risk of accidents—problems…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…Expo directly mirror issues faced in the West. Sessions routinely address water-use efficiency, irrigation technology, pest and disease management, soil health, precision agriculture tools, and strategies for improving operational efficiency….
Bloom Window Nutrition: Key Considerations for California Tree Crop Growers
…the field. Missed applications can often be adjusted later once conditions improve. “You can catch up and adjust your program on the fly,” he said. AgroLiquid’s Nutriq Technology is designed…
America’s 1870s Agricultural Revolution
AI image created by ChatGPT A Shift from Hand Power to Horsepower The 1870s marked a pivotal decade in American agriculture, often called the first major agricultural revolution. Farmers began…
Anna Baldwin and the First Milking Machine
…time when dairy farming depended almost entirely on manual labor, Baldwin’s invention introduced the idea that technology could ease one of agriculture’s most labor-intensive tasks. Her milking machine was a…