…for Wallace’s Farmer Magazine, a publication that became a leading voice in rural America. Through his writing, Wallace educated and influenced farmers nationwide, addressing issues ranging from crop innovation to…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Melissa Oberti, a third-generation Central Valley farmer from Madera, to share her family’s story and the challenges facing small…
John W. Tyson: Missouri Farmer Builds Poultry Legacy
…at the right time. In southern Missouri, a young farmer—John W. Tyson—recognized a chance to deliver chickens to larger metropolitan markets across the Midwest. While many struggled to survive, this…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…as Temperance Flat and Sites Reservoir, remain incomplete. Farmers bear the brunt of water shortages while new housing developments face little accountability: High water fees and SGMA penalties impact farmers…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…often limit tools farmers can use, from pest control in almond orchards to irrigation management. Yet farmers continue to innovate. Del Bosque notes that drip irrigation has reduced water use…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…redistricting plan aimed at consolidating coastal political power while diminishing representation for farmers and rural communities. Tangipa urged farmers across the Valley to get involved, display signs, and most importantly,…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…husband is a fourth-generation dairy farmer, knows firsthand the challenges and opportunities facing farmers today. “People farm because it’s the lifestyle they love, but regulatory costs have gone up nearly…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…agricultural awareness throughout the community. Fighting for Farmers and Ranchers California farmers face constant challenges, from labor shortages to water restrictions and heavy regulations. Nettleton and her team work closely…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…conversation turned toward the broader struggles of California agriculture. Farmers’ Resilience and Independence Despite the many challenges facing California agriculture, Stan Nelson points out one constant: the resilience of farmers….
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…John Deere showroom in Madera. The episode features two in-depth interviews—first with dairy farmer Case Anker, then with Stan Nelson of Midland Tractor—offering a ground-level view of farming challenges and…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
In a powerful conversation on the AgNet News Hour, Fallbrook grower and entrepreneur Elaine Collotti—known as The Lipstick Farmer—delivered a frank assessment of California’s agricultural and political climate. Collotti, who…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
Case Anker A Legacy Rooted in the Dairy Industry In Hanford, California, dairy farmer Case Anker continues a proud family tradition that began in the 1940s. His grandfather immigrated from…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…State, from water and labor to policy reform and the future of farming. Kreps, a longtime advocate for California farmers, stressed that agriculture is at a critical juncture. He pointed…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
In a candid interview with agricultural broadcaster Nick Papagni, Madera farmer and water innovator Matt Angell shares hard truths about California’s water crisis and the complex path forward. An Innovator…