Beef Shorthorn bull in field By Robert Scarth / Wikimedia image Shorthorn Cattle and Early American Farms The holds a significant place in American agricultural history. As settlers pushed westward,…
Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
…Kern County Agriculture Under her leadership, Kern County Farm Bureau continues to rank among the nation’s top agricultural producers. “Yes, we are the leading ag county in America this year,”…
Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Chickens in American Agriculture
…Modern Agricultural Revival Fast forward to the present day, and chickens are experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Backyard chickens are making a huge comeback in urban, suburban, and rural areas alike….
Life on a Midwest Farm in the 1840s
…Midwest Agricultural History Today, some of these historic 19th-century farmhouses still stand on century farms—properties that have remained in the same family for over 100 years. A few even mark…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…once were abstract policy debates are now impacting urban voters directly. Automation and the Disappearance of Jobs California’s high labor costs and agricultural overtime laws have accelerated automation. In the…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…inspire the next generation of farmers, welders, and agricultural leaders. A Record-Breaking Crop in 2025 Looking ahead, Kreps predicts that 2025 will surpass the previous record of 1.5 billion pounds…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…to sustain both corn and wheat. Yet Joseph remains optimistic, believing that efficiency and smart resource management can help farmers adjust. Water: California’s Biggest Agricultural Challenge Bakker calls water “the…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
In a powerful conversation on the AgNet News Hour, Fallbrook grower and entrepreneur Elaine Collotti—known as The Lipstick Farmer—delivered a frank assessment of California’s agricultural and political climate. Collotti, who…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…is no longer inexpensive, and ownership rights have shifted. He acknowledges water as one of the state’s most pressing agricultural concerns. The Outlook for Milk Consumption Case has seen the…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…heard updates on: The upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Changes in federal ag leadership International trade developments affecting California exports Kreps’ closing message was clear: agriculture must stay united…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…State Officer Team is on a mission to grow agricultural awareness, leadership skills, and career opportunities for young people across the state. Representing more than 108,000 members, these student leaders…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
In a candid interview with agricultural broadcaster Nick Papagni, Madera farmer and water innovator Matt Angell shares hard truths about California’s water crisis and the complex path forward. An Innovator…
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, we bring you a powerful and in-depth conversation with Roger Isom, President and CEO of both the Western Agricultural Processors Association and…
Marietta, Ohio: First Settlement of the Northwest Territory
…the Appalachian Mountains, they laid the groundwork for a new chapter in America’s agricultural and territorial development. One key milestone was the establishment of Marietta, Ohio — the first permanent…