…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…
Robert McCormick and the Birth of American Agricultural Innovation
McCormick’s reaper meant that families could farm more land. USDA NRCS Texas, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Robert McCormick was a successful farmer in Virginia who owned a substantial 532-acre…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…American farmers remained unconvinced. Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution At the time, hand labor was abundant and relatively cheap. For many, the reaper seemed unnecessary or too complex. As…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-30-25
…at the heart of the conversation is Madera County farmer and water expert Matt Angell, who shares an eye-opening, data-rich analysis of groundwater, regulations, and the future of farming in…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
…for farmers impacted by wildfires, droughts, and floods, ELAP was opened to dairy producers in response to the bird flu crisis. Between November 2024 and June 2025, the USDA made…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
Strengthening USDA Services to Support Farmers and Safeguard Food Supply The California Avocado Commission is applauding a recent move by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restructure key components…
Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture
…the practice of irrigation dates back thousands of years. Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture Ancient farmers in Asia and Africa were among the first to manipulate water for agriculture,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…farmers aren’t better represented in water policy decisions and why experts like Angel are often left out of the conversation. “There’s only one farmer on all these boards,” says Papagni….
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…infrastructure, and the state’s political future. Duarte, known for his outspoken advocacy for farmers, didn’t hold back as he outlined both the challenges and the solutions he believes can revitalize…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…innovator, farmer, and former congressman, Duarte brings unmatched insight and experience to the table. He joined Nick Papagni and Josh McGill for a candid, in-depth discussion about the future of…