…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
…such as nannies, gardeners, and agricultural workers, bringing stability to both families and farms. SNAP Reform to Support Small Farmers One of Collotti’s most striking policy suggestions was redirecting SNAP…
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
…in Sacramento and Washington must understand how essential these workers are to keeping farms viable. Looking ahead, Kreps emphasized the importance of supporting young and beginning farmers. With the average…
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…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…residential areas and push into adjacent agricultural land. It’s a growing and spreading issue, one that’s exhausting both financial and labor resources. Later in the show, we hear from Roger…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…become a more structured and reliable agricultural system. Stay tuned for more fascinating stories in your next American Agriculture History Minute. ✅ Brought to you by American Agriculture History Minute,…
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…programs are introducing students from both rural and urban communities to a broad spectrum of agricultural opportunities. From showing animals to launching mushroom-growing businesses, FFA is redefining what it means…
Robert McCormick and the Birth of American Agricultural Innovation
…grain into flour, providing an essential staple for the farm and its surrounding community. Robert McCormick and the Birth of American Agricultural Innovation The McCormick farm also raised sheep, which…