…farm-to-school programs, ensuring that students receive nutritious foods grown and produced within the state. These meals not only support child health but also strengthen local agriculture. According to DeLisio, school…
AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
Join the AgNet News Hour for expert insights into the latest in U.S. agriculture. In this episode, we cover USDA’s Farmer-First Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program, which rewards farmers for improving…
AI, Robotics, and Innovation in California Agriculture – AgNet News Hour Christmas Special
…Sharpshooter system delivers fertilizers, herbicides, and pollen with millimeter-level precision, helping growers cut labor costs by up to 85% while increasing yields. Shannon Douglass, President of the California Farm Bureau,…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…modern machinery transformed farming, corn was processed entirely by hand, making it one of the most labor-intensive crops on early American farms. This simple grain supported not only families and…
AgNet News Hour: Farming, Freight & Market Reality
…to stay afloat. The discussion also dives into water uncertainty, land conversion, generational farming pressures, and why automation must deliver immediate returns to work for family farms. One of the…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…of holiday fun—making it a must-listen for anyone connected to farming, ranching, or rural life. Hosts Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer begin the show by tackling one…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…campaign. Duarte said her own children are preparing to take over the family farm, and she sees strong interest from young adults through programs like FFA, 4-H, and agricultural community…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…highlighted the energy and enthusiasm, particularly from young farmers, who brought optimism and innovation to the event. A highlight was the “Giving Back with Farm Bureau” philanthropy project, where over…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…political roles. Farm Sense: AI Technology for Smarter Farming Following the main interview, the show turns to innovation in the field with Leslie Hickle and Eamonn Keogh of Farm Sense….
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…Papagni and Lorrie Boyer explore leadership, policy advocacy, workforce issues, and the growing role of technology and youth engagement in farming. Douglass reflects on the 107th California Farm Bureau Annual…
Largest Barns in the United States
…size has always mattered—and few farm structures spark more debate than barns. As Mark Oppold explains in this American Agriculture History Minute, identifying the largest barn in the United States…
How Hay Baling Began: The First Hay Presses and Early Innovations
…is bulky and difficult to move. Compact bales dramatically simplified daily handling tasks around the farm. More Efficient Storage Baled hay required much less space, allowing farmers to store greater…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…for cherries, citrus, almonds, and other tree crops. Listeners get insights on rainfall, snow forecasts, and seasonal outlooks, along with the potential impacts on crop yields and farm operations. The…
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
…for sale. This system made Midwest farms more efficient and resilient, especially during a time when transportation infrastructure lagged far behind agricultural growth. The close relationship between corn farming and…