…at the center of his work early on and staying committed to the values he learned growing up in Fresno near Tenaya Park. Those roots continue to guide him today…
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
…broader message was clear: California must prioritize roads, freight corridors, and functional infrastructure that directly supports agriculture and commerce. Small farmers were also front and center. Culotti highlighted the roughly…
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
…them. According to her, that structure drains local resources and limits communities’ ability to solve problems on their own terms. Infrastructure also took center stage. From the unfinished high-speed rail…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…with Rickey Bird, director and writer of the documentary Kern Oil. The conversation centered on California’s oil industry, energy independence, and the ripple effects energy policy has on agriculture, freight,…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…Meatpacking Center The combination of expanding railroads, booming Texas cattle production, and refrigerated transportation made Kansas City a dominant meatpacking center. Cattle arriving from Kansas railheads were processed locally and…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
…address real-world challenges facing specialty crop producers. Topics regularly include water-use efficiency, irrigation and nutrient management, pest and disease control, soil health, precision agriculture, and emerging technologies. While production systems…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
…Known for his home-run prowess on the diamond, Shebelut has also been hitting home runs in farming, particularly with energy-efficient irrigation. From Tenaya Park to the Farm Before making a…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…expense for almond growers, alongside irrigation and crop protection. As almond prices remain under pressure, growers cannot afford uncertainty around such a critical input. A Nationwide Network Supporting the Central…
St. Louis: Gateway to America’s Agricultural Expansion
…be overstated. In the mid-19th century, as the nation expanded westward and farm production increased, St. Louis stood at the center of America’s agricultural transformation. Long before railroads dominated transportation,…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…California Policy Center, we explored solutions that could transform the state’s approach to water, energy, and environmental stewardship — while supporting farmers, cities, and rural communities. Investing in Water Infrastructure…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
The February 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused squarely on agricultural automation, return on investment, and whether California is ready to truly support innovation in the field. Hosts…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
The February 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a fast-moving and wide-ranging program as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill covered everything from almond outlook and propane-powered irrigation…
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
…orchard and vineyard amendments are often surface-applied and rely on rainfall or irrigation for movement into the soil profile. By focusing on pH, CEC, and base saturation ratios—and understanding the…
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
…throughout the Plains states. From Montana and the Dakotas to Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri, the Missouri River and its tributaries have supported crop irrigation, livestock production, and rural communities for…