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AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
…to stay informed about the issues affecting farmers, ranchers, and the broader ag industry, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. Entrepreneurship Lessons from Pappy’s Seasoning The show…
Marietta and the Birth of America’s Northwest Frontier
…and agricultural development. For farmers, settlers, and pioneers seeking land and opportunity, the territory offered fertile soil, access to waterways, and the promise of building new communities beyond the original…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…the Ag Meter, dairy leader Melvin Mederios, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), shared an inside look at the challenges and opportunities facing dairy farmers…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
The AgNet News Hour recently featured an in-depth conversation with dairy leader Melvin Medeiros, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). In a wide-ranging interview with…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…construction of canals — most notably projects like the Erie Canal — and the growing use of steamboats revolutionized trade. Rivers became commercial highways, and inland farmers were increasingly connected…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…Michael said farmers across the state are facing growing pressure from rising costs, uncertain markets, and ongoing water challenges. One of the biggest concerns for west side growers continues to…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…friends and family,” he said. Water Remains the Biggest Challenge Despite strong reservoir levels in recent years, federal water allocations for many Central Valley farmers remain extremely limited. This year’s…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…farming practices and traditions that differed notably from those of English and Scottish farmers. Coming from regions in Europe where land was often scarce and intensively managed, German settlers were…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…farmers on the west side of California’s Central Valley. Speaking with hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill, Michael discussed water allocations, rising regulatory pressure, and the long-term future of farming…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…farming, producers were observing nature and learning through experience. It took farmers hundreds of years to put two and two together and recognize a simple but powerful truth: manure from…
Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
…reforms across state agencies. Agriculture played a central role in the discussion. Hilton said California farmers are being suffocated by regulations, permits, and environmental rules that make it difficult to…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
California is at a crossroads — and according to gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, the state’s farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and energy producers are carrying the heaviest burden. In a wide-ranging interview,…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…about agriculture, she realized farmers were often reactive rather than proactive in telling their stories. She began sharing her daily farm life, debunking myths, and addressing policy issues. Her efforts…