…General Manager of Farm Solutions for the SEMIOS Group, to discuss innovative pest management solutions for California agriculture. Pistoresi, a Central Valley native and former standout pitcher at San Joaquin…
Pheromones, Frost, and Farm Power: This Week on the AgNet News Hour
This week’s AgNet News Hour delivers a fast-paced look at the tools and trends shaping California agriculture, featuring expert insights on citrus nutrition, pheromone pest control, and key Farm Bureau…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…fourth-generation farmer, Foglio understands the challenge of keeping family operations alive. With land prices inflated — often purchased by outside investors or through 1031 exchanges — young farmers face nearly…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture The Rise of Organic Agriculture Organic farming continues to grow across the U.S., and John Deere’s tools are designed to support…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…Dibuduo, the Quady family, and the late Angelo Papagni, whose Alicante Bouschet wine Hanni describes as an early career epiphany. Hanni has lectured in Fresno, and his work has been…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…essential for survival. A Winemaking Journey That Began at 18 Karavidas’s entry into the wine world started by chance. After his family moved from Glendale to the historic Cucamonga Valley,…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom Affordability and Cost of Living Energy, housing, and food costs are impacting not just farmers but everyday Californians. Constituents…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…Growers and farm suppliers are encouraged to engage with legislators and county supervisors. Joining industry organizations strengthens collective influence: Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA): wtna.org California Cotton Ginners and Growers…
How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College
…farm. The Model Farm concept underscored the college’s mission: to teach agriculture through real-world application, experimentation, and innovation. This acreage became the foundation for a university that would grow into…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…episode covered everything from winter health habits to major ag policy issues, commodity challenges, and new breakthroughs shaping U.S. farming. Seasonal Trends, Food Costs & Community Life Nick and Lorrie…
The Origins of the Deere & Mansur Corn Planter
AI image generated by ChatGPT A Landmark Innovation in American Agriculture In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal development in mid-19th century farming…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…respected peers such as Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen and California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass. She also noted her early Farm Bureau career in Stanislaus County before…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…of Nick’s interview with Colleen Cecil, Executive Director of the Butte County Farm Bureau, following the county’s 21st Annual Agribee™ for 4th and 5th graders. Cecil highlights Butte County’s strong…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…labor, and regulatory pressures. Supporting Farmers: Easing the Bureaucratic Burden Bryan Little emphasizes the importance of helping farmers focus on what they do best: farming. He explains that many farmers…