…dairy goods. Those figures are then back-calculated into a formula that determines the farmgate price for milk. It’s a complex process that keeps dairy farmers closely tied to market trends…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…State, from water and labor to policy reform and the future of farming. Kreps, a longtime advocate for California farmers, stressed that agriculture is at a critical juncture. He pointed…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
Inspiring the Next Generation of Farmers and Leaders President Lily Vaughn, Vice President Noah Stanisai, Secretary Ryan Taylor, Treasurer Daren Deftereos, reporter Tessa Camacho, Sentinel Sophia Camou The California FFA…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…Angell stresses that direct, personal engagement with farmers is crucial to coordinate meaningful responses. Between 2012 and 2021, Angell’s company installed as many pumps as it had in the previous…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…systems, gnawing on tree bark, and wreaking havoc on infrastructure across almond and pistachio orchards. And with regulatory restrictions on traditional rodenticides in California, farmers are left scrambling for alternatives,…
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…Farmers of America (FFA). Joined by the entire California State FFA Officer team, the Ag Meter and Josh McGill dive into how this organization is equipping over 108,000 students across…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
When it comes to raising healthy dairy calves, producers are increasingly paying attention to what’s happening inside the animal—specifically, gut health for baby calves. According to experts like Dr. Jill…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…the fight—and the road ahead, while uncertain, may just lead to better days for California farmers. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite app. Listen to previous AgNet…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…American farmers remained unconvinced. Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution At the time, hand labor was abundant and relatively cheap. For many, the reaper seemed unnecessary or too complex. As…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…unique water strategy. Despite receiving just three inches of rain annually, Yuma’s farmers have built a remarkably efficient irrigation infrastructure that includes pre-irrigation, laser-leveled fields, and furrow flood techniques. Their…
Heritage Roots of American Farming Communities
…and West Virginia—became home to Dutch, German, Swedish, and Irish settlers. These groups contributed varied and rich farming traditions that significantly influenced local agriculture. Further south, English and French farmers…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…effects on farmers and packers, and the urgent need for action before more companies are forced to shut down or flee the state. Plus, the show wraps with a preview…
Ticks to Tech: The Evolution of Cattle Ear Tags
…progress. —Mark Oppold, American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…or contacting the Almond Board of California directly. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…