…cut back on equipment purchases this year, reflecting a strategic, cost-conscious approach to capital spending. Farmland Value Expectations Improve One bright spot is farmland: the Short-Term Farmland Value Expectation Index…
Oliver Family Legacy and the Evolution of Tractor Manufacturing
…Farm Equipment Corporation in 1944, led by the sons and grandsons of James Oliver. Oliver Family Legacy and the Evolution of Tractor Manufacturing Despite their legacy, the rapidly advancing industry—with…
David Tangipa: From Fresno State to California’s Capitol
How a Former Tight End Tackles Agriculture and Policy in the Central Valley Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” with AgNet West, sat down with California State Assemblyman David Tangipa to…
Solar Push Sparks Water, Ethics Concerns in California
…the unintended consequences of solar development on farmland. AgNet West’s own Josh McGill investigated the issue and found a troubling contradiction: while farmers are restricted from pumping groundwater due to…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…didn’t hold back. From water policy to overregulation, Tangipa outlined the uphill battle facing California farmers—and why he’s determined to be part of the solution. David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…Promotion and Policy Support Jameson believes consumer education and targeted promotion—especially on health benefits—can elevate walnuts further. He also encouraged policy leaders to focus on resolving trade barriers to unleash…
Ethanol Production Nears Full Capacity in U.S.
…significant leap that signals continued investment in infrastructure and strong policy support for biofuels. Despite this growth, the ethanol sector has generally maintained an average utilization rate of 90%, suggesting…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
May Sees Modest Agricultural Price Increases Despite Rising Farm Costs In May, the United States experienced a modest but notable increase in agricultural output, with both crop and livestock production…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-04-25
…the disconnect between state leadership and modern agriculture, especially in California, where farmland continues to be threatened by energy policy and water restrictions. The hosts highlight the enduring wisdom of…
Oliver-Hart-Parr: A Legacy of Innovation in Tractor History
James Oliver revolutionized farming in 1855 with his innovative chilled plow design. But it wasn’t until decades later that his family’s legacy expanded beyond plows. In the 1920s, the Oliver…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…the U.S. Department of Labor: the creation of a new Office of Immigration Policy. This office aims to streamline legal work visa processing, particularly for industries like agriculture that rely…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Farming Worldwide
From Patented Innovation to Global Agricultural Impact In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal figure in farming innovation—James Oliver. James Oliver’s Chilled Plow…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
California Farmer Confronts Water, Regulation, and Foreign Land Sales Andrew Leimgruber and Family Fourth-generation Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms has become a national voice for California agriculture,…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
Imperial Valley Grower Increases Yields While Cutting Water Use Water Scarcity Demands Innovation Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms in California’s Imperial Valley knows what it means to farm under extreme…