…through smart branding. From there, the episode shifted hard into ag tech with a featured interview with Arthur Erickson, co-founder of Hylio, a U.S.-based company manufacturing large agricultural drones designed…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…with California agricultural organizations, is known for his direct, economics-driven approach to agriculture. While he remains optimistic about farming’s future, his assessment of California agriculture was candid and sobering. California’s…
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
…growers, including winter orchard floor management and staying ahead of disease threats like Red Leaf Blotch with early fungicide timing. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com…
Minnesota’s Wheat Breakthrough
…American agriculture. Minnesota’s Wheat Breakthrough Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1,…
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
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Ohio’s Early Agriculture: Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco
…adding another important crop to Ohio’s diverse agricultural economy. A Lasting Agricultural Foundation Ohio’s early success in agriculture played a crucial role in feeding its growing population and supporting broader…
California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
California’s water challenges often dominate headlines, but the most effective solutions are frequently happening at the local level. In a compelling conversation on Ag Meter, Josh Weimer, Director of External…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…dairy industry is largely family-run and a national leader in climate-smart practices and sustainability. California dairies focus on energy efficiency, innovation, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship while producing high-quality milk….
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…entered World War II, priorities shifted again. Farmers were urged to plant every available acre to support the war effort — a policy echoing the agricultural expansion of 1942. Yet,…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…AgNet West for agriculture news that matters—straight from the voices living it every day. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…serious concerns about the state’s implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), warning it could pit cities, farms, and counties against one another. Duarte pushed back against the idea…
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
…History Minute, agricultural historian Mark Oppold explains how climate conditions played a defining role in determining which crops early settlers raised and how regional agriculture developed across the United States….
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…Pumpkins Their farming methods and crop selections were well-suited to Ohio’s climate and soil conditions, forming a strong agricultural foundation that settlers would later build upon. European Influence and the…
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…Karavidas on the Future of Wine: Global Frameworks, Young Consumers, Automation, and Industry Transition Why Young Adults Aren’t Reaching for Wine The Ag Meter shifted the conversation to one of…