…advice was simple: like what you like. Regional Highlights and Industry Scale Wine grapes are grown in 46 California counties, underscoring the industry’s deep agricultural footprint. The 2025 harvest delivered…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…of balancing conservation efforts with the practical realities faced by the agricultural community. Next, the conversation shifts to the California wine industry, featuring insights from Allison Jordan of the Wine…
The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History
…operation and the importance of cattle ranching to the agricultural economy of Kansas and the Great Plains. From Working Farm to Agricultural Museum While no longer used for livestock, the…
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
Shaping California’s Future Through FFA Katie Otto Executive Director of Development / California FFA Foundation California’s agricultural industry thrives thanks to the next generation of leaders developed through FFA (Future…
FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
…Hour, hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Lorrie Boyer spotlight the California FFA Foundation, exploring how youth education shapes the state’s agricultural workforce and leadership pipeline. Katie Otto, Executive…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Community and Early Technology Shaped American Agriculture
…Mechanical Corn Shellers As agricultural innovation advanced in the 1800s, inventors sought ways to reduce the labor required for corn shelling. Mechanical corn shellers were introduced as an early solution,…
AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
…diets. The episode explores critical California agricultural trends for 2026, including fertilizer pricing, farm store supply chain challenges, and fuel costs affecting local farmers and businesses. We cover emerging issues…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…entered World War II, priorities shifted again. Farmers were urged to plant every available acre to support the war effort — a policy echoing the agricultural expansion of 1942. Yet,…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…to mechanization remains a defining chapter in American agricultural history. Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand By Mark Oppold – American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content…
National Corn Husking Association: Preserving the Tradition of Hand-Harvested Corn
…fits your experience. These contests serve as a fun, educational, and competitive way to preserve a fading agricultural tradition. Member States of the NCHA Currently, nine states are active members…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour from AgNet West delivers a compelling blend of hard-hitting agricultural policy, real-world producer concerns, inspiring personal stories, and just the right amount…
Ohio State University: The Land-Grant Vision That Shaped Ohio’s Agricultural Legacy
…to shape the state’s agricultural, scientific, and engineering achievements today. Ohio State University: The Land-Grant Vision That Shaped Ohio’s Agricultural Legacy Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…has fueled that momentum, with volunteers walking communities, attending local events, and engaging directly with voters. Her campaign has also embraced highly visible agricultural symbolism, including riding a horse in…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…may not pursue agricultural careers. The Young Farmers and Ranchers (YFNR) program, targeting ages 18–35, offers contests, conferences, and networking opportunities, cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders. Preparing Future…