…he said. “Help farmers feed the world.” Papagni closed the show with gratitude for Cox’s insight. “Jeff’s one of the good ones,” he said. “He keeps California agriculture moving —…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
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Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
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California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…“It’s easy to forget how difficult a job farmers have every day to produce high-quality, nutritious food. That’s why we work to tell our story and build appreciation.” Upholding High…
How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture
…no timber for homes, fences, or fuel. Farmers had to adapt by building sod houses, fencing with barbed wire instead of wood, and finding alternative fuels such as dried prairie…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…regulations is not equivalent to homegrown production. Ference highlighted that California farmers comply with more regulations than any growers in the world—and they still produce top-quality food. Without local farmers,…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
The November 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour hit home for farmers across California as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Dusty Ference, Executive Director of…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
The November 12 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a bright spot for California farmers as Michael Jameson, Director of Sales for Morada Nut Company, joined hosts Nick Papagni…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
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California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…farmers into a relentless cycle of drying crops, salvaging what they could, and preparing for the next wave of rain. Farmers—especially those working with raisins, almonds, grapes, and other weather-sensitive…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…and challenging years in decades.” He noted that while the weather was remarkably mild for most of the year, the harvest season tested farmers’ patience and endurance. “We had about…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…century, long before the rise of television or digital platforms, radio served as the lifeline connecting farmers to the information they needed most. From market prices to weather forecasts, radio…
Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear
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From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
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