…comprehensive view of agriculture—from boots-on-the-ground farming to high-level policymaking. Farmers: The True Environmental Stewards In a world where agriculture is sometimes misunderstood, Moffitt makes one thing clear—farmers are among the…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
…highlighted the increasing pressure farmers face in California, including regulatory challenges, rising costs, and competition from lower-cost imports. Moffitt acknowledged the need to better recognize and compensate farmers for the…
From Soldiers to Sodbusters: How Union Veterans Settled Kansas
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California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
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Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…do that because we want to get that benefit to every farmer we can. And if it is a case where the farmer doesn’t qualify, we’ll say that. How do…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…the Ag Meter, dairy leader Melvin Mederios, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), shared an inside look at the challenges and opportunities facing dairy farmers…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
The AgNet News Hour recently featured an in-depth conversation with dairy leader Melvin Medeiros, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). In a wide-ranging interview with…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…construction of canals — most notably projects like the Erie Canal — and the growing use of steamboats revolutionized trade. Rivers became commercial highways, and inland farmers were increasingly connected…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…American producers. Michael, a sixth-generation California farmer, spoke candidly about the difficult conditions growers are facing as the 2026 season begins. Bowles Farming Company farms more than 11,000 acres between…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…friends and family,” he said. Water Remains the Biggest Challenge Despite strong reservoir levels in recent years, federal water allocations for many Central Valley farmers remain extremely limited. This year’s…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
Stephanie Nash When it comes to passionate advocacy for American agriculture, Stephanie Nash is leading from the front. A fourth-generation dairy farmer now based in Tennessee, Stephanie has transformed her…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
The March 4 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured an energetic and insightful conversation with Stephanie Nash, a dairy farmer, agriculture advocate, and social media influencer who is working…
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
…Years Strong First designated in 1948, National FFA Week was intentionally chosen to include February 22 — the birthday of George Washington, a farmer and agriculturist. Nearly eight decades later,…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
Elaine Culotti California farmer and entrepreneur Elaine Culotti — widely known as the “Lipstick Farmer” — has officially entered the race for governor, launching a campaign centered on economic development,…






















