A Passionate Voice for California Agriculture Elaine Culotti Nick Papagni opened his show with unmistakable enthusiasm, welcoming a guest who’s become a household name in California and beyond—Elaine Culotti, known…
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
…to adapt and thrive during a time of rapid change in American agriculture. How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America Educating the Next Generation One of the…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…David Tangipa has emerged as one of the most outspoken defenders of California agriculture. His story is neither polished nor political. It’s rooted in sweat, work, and the generosity of…
Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass
…Economic Stakes: Agriculture’s $60 Billion Role California agriculture is not only a cultural cornerstone but also a massive economic engine. “We have just over $60 billion in agricultural production here…
David Tangipa Slams Insurance Commissioner and Prop 50 on AgNet News Hour
…handling of wildfires, pointing out that the Palisades and Eaton fires were made worse by negligence, not climate change. He cited evidence that LADWP left a reservoir basin empty and…
How Rural Electrification Transformed U.S. Farms
…the outside world. Rural electrification didn’t just modernize agriculture—it bridged the gap between rural and urban America, ensuring farmers could compete in a rapidly changing nation. That’s today’s American Agriculture…
Shannon Douglass Doubles Down on Prop 50 Opposition
…toward urban centers. “This isn’t about Democrats or Republicans — it’s about ensuring agriculture and rural voices continue to have a seat at the table,” Douglass stressed. Douglass also reminded…
Gage A. Kent and the Birth of Kent Feeds
…emphasis on proper feed for young calves helped define modern cattle feeding standards, illustrating the lasting impact of thoughtful, science-backed practices in agriculture. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…professional growth, which Perez considers the most rewarding part of his career. Discovering a Passion for Agriculture Perez’s journey into agriculture began in 2009 during a challenging economic period. After…
Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
The October 7 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated a big win for California agriculture as Mando Perez, Southern California Territory PCA and president of the Kern County CAPCA…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…educate from all sides—agriculture, urban life, and environmental stewardship.” His outreach reflects his broader philosophy: California’s water future depends on understanding, cooperation, and innovation across all sectors. Agriculture and Urban…
Corey Broad of Avid Water on California’s Fixable Water Crisis
…opportunities to bridge the gap between agriculture and urban communities. “Yes, this problem is solvable if we take action,” he concluded. For farmers across the Central Valley, Broad’s message rang…
Purina’s Checkerboard Logo: An Agricultural Icon
A Symbol Rooted in Childhood The Ralston Purina checkerboard logo remains one of the most recognizable symbols in American agriculture. Its history stretches back to 1904, when company founder William…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…crops, fruits, vegetables. Agriculture needs energy, water, fewer regulations, and labor laws that work. What agriculture needs, everybody needs.” Her vision even extends to creative ways to highlight agriculture’s value:…