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…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…Stockton, attracting workers, innovation, and new agricultural investment. She acknowledged the project’s mismanagement but emphasized that those harmed by construction—particularly farmers who lost access to land—must be fairly compensated. In…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…the challenges facing farmers, including heavy bureaucracy, regulatory red tape, and mismanaged funds, which threaten both infrastructure and agricultural innovation. Culotti emphasizes that young farmers, regenerative agriculture initiatives, and advanced…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
…Why New Orleans Mattered to America’s Farmers At the start of the 19th century, the Mississippi River was the lifeline of American commerce. Agricultural products from farms across the Midwest…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…as a key asset for navigating agricultural policy. She plans to prioritize water management, infrastructure, and natural resources in rural communities, ensuring funding from Sacramento benefits the Central Valley, not…
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
…History Minute, agricultural historian Mark Oppold explains how climate conditions played a defining role in determining which crops early settlers raised and how regional agriculture developed across the United States….
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…to get involved at the local and state levels, promoting the California Farm Bureau Campaign School as a pathway for future leaders to run for public office and strengthen agricultural…
Largest Barns in the United States
…Kansas Giant Often cited as the largest barn in the United States, the Cooper Barn is located in Colby, Kansas. This impressive agricultural structure measures 114 feet long and rises…
How Hay Baling Began: The First Hay Presses and Early Innovations
…to farmers today. A Lasting Legacy in Agricultural Mechanization The development of hay baling may seem like a small chapter in agricultural history, but it had a profound impact. By…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…look at where the industry is headed. From Dinuba Roots to Industry Leadership Todd Burkdoll’s agricultural story begins in Dinuba, California, where he was born and raised. His grandparents were…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…on crop protection, plant growth regulators (PGRs), and maximizing coverage for better efficacy. Todd emphasizes the importance of slowing down for optimal spray application and blending technology with traditional agricultural…