Almond Market Jitters, Fire Impacts, and Water Innovation Take Center Stage on AgNet News Hour On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive deep into some of…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
Importance of Irrigation Systems Maintenance in Agriculture When it comes to irrigation efficiency and soil health, regular maintenance of irrigation systems is essential—especially flushing. According to Cory Broad, Agronomic Sales…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
…from water expert Cory Broad of Avid Water. From irrigation technology and automation to challenges in groundwater recharge and irrigation system maintenance, the segment is packed with practical strategies almond…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…to environmental stewardship, transparency and sustainability are taking center stage in the modern beef industry. According to Kirsten Nichols, a sustainability and animal care scientist with Certified Angus Beef, cattle…
Northwest Territory Opened New Frontiers for U.S. Agriculture
…center to Fort Washington—the site of modern-day Cincinnati, Ohio. This move marked the beginning of structured governance, land surveying, and eventual settlement—laying the groundwork for agricultural development, family farms, and…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…making it increasingly difficult for them to thrive. “Farmers are the best conservationists,” he said. “They’re innovating with drip irrigation, better engineering—but they’re not growing. They’re just trying to survive.”…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…real-world testing grounds for tech startups. From automated harvesters to precision irrigation, the Reservoir is helping bridge the gap between Silicon Valley and farm fields—and giving smaller producers a seat…
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
…Speaking in Des Moines, Iowa, Trump outlined a more pragmatic, economically focused vision, granting agricultural employers a pivotal role in shaping workforce policy. Farmers to Help Decide Who Stays In…
Daniel Halladay Revolutionized Windmill Technology in 1854
…of steel instead of wood, greatly improving durability. Halladay’s invention laid the foundation for the modern windmills and turbines we see today—providing consistent power and irrigation to farms across America…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
AgNet News Hour – Keeping Water in Ag and Politics in Check Today’s AgNet News Hour is all about fighting for California farmers—where water, policy, and land use take center…
H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers
…discuss pressing agricultural labor challenges facing California. At the center of the conversation was the controversial H-2A guestworker program. H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers “That program has a lot…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…that are putting California walnuts on center stage alongside almonds and pistachios. The team also looks ahead to the upcoming July 9 tariff decision, which could significantly impact export opportunities—especially…
Grape Industry Faces Wine Sales Challenges
At the 49th Annual Allied Grape Growers Luncheon in Fresno, key challenges facing the grape and wine industry were front and center. With U.S. wine sales off to a slow…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…and cantaloupes. With 3,000 acres under management—half with irrigation rights—he’s seen the highs and lows of California farming, especially when it comes to water. “We used to grow rice and…