…southwestern state plays a vital role in the nation’s farming landscape. One of its standout contributions is pecan production, where New Mexico frequently ranks among the largest producers in the…
California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
…small, multi-generational family farms. TID is also one of only four irrigation districts in the state that provides retail electricity, making it a rare example of a community-owned utility delivering…
Colonial Farming and Soil Stewardship: Lessons from Early America
…farmers can adopt strategies that maintain fertility, prevent erosion, and support productive farms for future generations. Colonial Farming and Soil Stewardship: Lessons from Early America Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
America’s Largest Barns: Icons of Agriculture
…operating as a museum, preserves the legacy of the region’s farming history. Visitors can explore its expansive structure and learn about the daily life and labor of farmers who once…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…tree farming, a multi-million-dollar industry involving over 10,000 family farms. Despite the challenges posed by changing consumer preferences, the hosts agree that the joy of picking out a Christmas tree…
The History of Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization
…This demanding work required skill, stamina, and coordination, shaping farm life across the country. Early Mechanization and Transitional Farming Practices By the 1920s, labor-saving machinery began appearing on farms, aiming…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…tree farming, a multi-million-dollar industry involving over 10,000 family farms. Despite the challenges posed by changing consumer preferences, the hosts agree that the joy of picking out a Christmas tree…
The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History
…significance: the Cooper Barn in Colby, Kansas. Barns as the Backbone of Family Farms Throughout American history, barns were—and remain—a defining feature of family farms. As settlers continued across the…
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…Farmers of America). On a recent Ag Meter episode, Nick Papagni spoke with Katie Otto, Executive Director of Development for the California FFA Foundation, about the program’s impact on students…
FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
California agriculture is facing growing challenges—from extreme weather and trade pressures to regulatory shifts—but the future of farming depends on the next generation. On this episode of the AgNet News…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Community and Early Technology Shaped American Agriculture
…shelling corn one ear at a time, making it a significant seasonal burden on farm households. Corn Shelling Bees: A Community Tradition Because of the difficulty involved, corn shelling was…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…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,…