…Central Valley growers: the spread of solar farms on fertile agricultural land. Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Ag Land “It’s Heartbreaking,” Says Hilton Hilton didn’t hold back. “It…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
The Reservoir: A New Vision for the Future of Agriculture Nick Papagni of The Ag Meter recently spoke with Danny Bernstein, CEO of The Reservoir, a forward-thinking agricultural incubator focused…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the survey will be sent to 2,000 grape growers across the country in late July. USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey Vital Data for the Grape…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…up new markets for agricultural goods. Tolls and Trade Travelers were charged a modest toll, estimated at two to five cents, to use the improved road. This toll helped maintain…
Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program
…Workers and Ensuring Fairness Cunha also highlighted the importance of taking care of long-time undocumented workers already in the U.S., stating they should be eligible for programs like Social Security…
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
President Donald Trump has signaled a major shift in his approach to immigration—proposing that undocumented farm workers be allowed to remain in the U.S. if their employers vouch for them….
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
The House of Representatives has passed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill“, a sweeping tax reform package that marks a major legislative victory for America’s agricultural community, especially cattle producers and…
Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward
…caravans carried ambitious settlers westward into the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys. By 1815, the invention of the steamboat revolutionized transport, opening vast new frontiers for agricultural development. The westward movement…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
…only for agricultural workers. The group called the move discriminatory, highlighting that no other sector would face such a requirement. “This targeted regulation unfairly singles out farmworkers and creates confusion…
Assemblyman Warns of $8 Gas and Regulatory Strain on Farmers
…really fueling the state’s agricultural and economic issues. Read more, and listen to David Tangipa’s full interview here. Nick Papagni reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
…His message is clear: fixing the border isn’t just about immigration—it’s about protecting farmworkers and America’s food supply. Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms Coyotes Exploiting Farm Labor In a…
Ag Economy Barometer Dips in June, Signals Mixed Outlook
…caution among U.S. agricultural producers. Despite the decline, the index remains 41 points above its June 2024 level—signaling overall sentiment is still stronger than a year ago. Short-Term Stability, Long-Term…
Oliver Family Legacy and the Evolution of Tractor Manufacturing
…major investments in assembly line technology—forced the family to sell the company to White Motor Corporation in 1960. White continued expanding its agricultural footprint by acquiring Cockshutt of Canada in…
Solar Push Sparks Water, Ethics Concerns in California
AgNet West’s Josh McGill Questions the Cost of Solar “Green” Energy on Ag Land As California continues its push toward clean energy, the agricultural community is raising red flags over…