…for farmers and ranchers while developing the next generation of agricultural leaders. During a wide-ranging conversation with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, Bailey Corwine, Communications Manager for the American Farm…
How Rural Electrification Changed American Agriculture Forever
…to farm productivity and economic development. Daily Farm Life Without Electricity Before rural electrification became widespread, farm families depended on manual labor for countless daily tasks. Dairy farmers milked cows…
Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn Talks California Strawberries, Berry Innovation, Labor, Water, and the Future of Farming
…iconic Driscoll’s label. What many consumers don’t realize is the enormous network of family farmers, innovation, and agricultural expertise behind every package of berries. “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni sat…
The History of Soybeans in America: From Ship Ballast to Agricultural Powerhouse
…American Farmers Despite their arrival in the early nineteenth century, soybeans did not immediately become a significant crop in the United States. It wasn’t until 1879 that a small number…
Why Is Corn Called Corn? The Surprising History Behind Agriculture’s Most Familiar Crop
…result, someone discussing “corn” in England centuries ago would likely have been referring to wheat, while a farmer in Scotland might have been talking about oats. How Maize Became Corn…
California Trucking, Fuel Costs, and Agriculture’s Future: What Mark Woods and Ellington Smith Want Farmers to Know
Ellington Smith (left) and Mark Woods (right) California’s farmers and truckers are facing some of the toughest economic conditions in decades. Rising fuel prices, increasing insurance costs, growing regulations, and…
Pork Industry Leaders Highlight Trade and Animal Health Priorities at World Pork Expo
…National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President-elect Pat Hord of Ohio, who outlined several major issues that remain at the forefront of the industry’s policy agenda. Hord, a fifth-generation family farmer…
San Diego Agriculture Faces Rising Costs, Labor Challenges, and Water Concerns
AgNet News Hour continued its spotlight on California agriculture with part two of a conversation featuring fifth-generation farmer and former San Diego County Farm Bureau President Dana Groot, who discussed…
San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future
Dana Groot California agriculture faces no shortage of challenges, but few regions illustrate both the opportunities and obstacles facing farmers better than San Diego County. In a wide-ranging conversation with…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…as part of the agency’s “One Farmer, One File” approach. Key program dates include: Online applications available beginning June 1. Farmers without Login.gov access may request pre-filled applications through local…
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
David Collenberg California agriculture is at a crossroads, and fifth-generation farmer David Collenberg says it is time for working families, farmers, and rural communities to have a stronger voice in…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
…agriculture, despite farming being one of the state’s largest and most important industries. He said California farmers and ranchers have been ignored for years by political leaders who continue pushing…
Buried Treasure in an Iowa Cornfield: Farmer Unearths Rare 1850s Silver Coins
…American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold, Iowa farmer Robert Ellis made a discovery that stunned historians, collectors, and treasure hunters alike. While plowing a field near the Missouri River…
Edward Ring Series Continues as California Water Debate and Governor Race Intensify
…overregulation. “It’s not right,” Ring said while discussing continued low water allocations for farmers despite several strong water years across California. One of the major themes throughout the interview centered…