…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
…Core Problem: Politics, Not Production According to Mason, California’s biggest challenge is not its farmers, climate, or productivity—it’s political imbalance. Despite having one of the largest and most diverse agricultural…
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
…yet the impact lands hard on the people producing the food. One of the most striking points Mason made was about the unique advantage California has, a Mediterranean climate found…
Minnesota’s Wheat Breakthrough
…Nebraska and Kansas failed in the northern climate. The region’s colder temperatures, shorter growing season, and unique soil conditions required experimentation and adaptability from farmers striving to establish sustainable crops….
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…the best example of American agriculture, given its climate and resources, yet farmers and ranchers are “fighting to survive.” Citing the Potter Valley case, Rollins said the situation should alarm…
Ohio’s Early Agriculture: Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco
…Ohio’s soil and climate and could be stored to last through colder months. Ohio Emerges as a National Agricultural Leader By the mid-19th century, Ohio had firmly established itself as…
California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
…Affairs for the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), explains how smart water management, technology, and local control are helping one Central Valley community stay resilient amid ongoing drought, regulation, and uncertainty….
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
…helping farmers continue the stewardship legacy that began nearly a century ago. Lessons for Today’s Farmers The story of soil conservation isn’t just history—it’s a reminder. Today’s climate challenges echo…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…rodeo leadership, or simply enjoy a smart, entertaining conversation with a holiday twist, this is an episode worth hearing from start to finish. 🎧 Listen now and stay connected with…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…greenspace, and negative impacts on children’s health. She emphasized that California has the soil, climate, watershed, and workforce to remain an agricultural powerhouse if policies align with reality on the…
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
…is the only realistic long-term solution. Over the next 24–36 months, he expects rapid adoption of: automated vineyard systems unmanned tractors smart cellar technology robotics in barrel rooms, case handling,…