…discussion that touched on everything from water and infrastructure to immigration and state spending, Culotti made it clear she believes California needs a complete reset. Culotti, a farmer and entrepreneur,…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…exposure, protecting soil and farmer health “Every season is the most important season,” Mikesell explains. The LaserWeeder pays for itself in under three years, giving farmers a clear return on…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
Stephanie Moreda-Arend A Fifth-Generation Farmer Speaks Out Stephanie Moreda-Arend, fifth-generation farmer from Moreda Family Farms in the Pinaluma–Point Reyes area, has been at the forefront of a battle to preserve…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
Freight Industry Warning: The February 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled a topic that affects every farmer, processor, retailer, and consumer in California — freight. Hosts Nick Papagni…
Robert Thomas and the Birth of the Farmer’s Almanac
…brought together his literary skill and astronomical knowledge to publish his first Farmer’s Almanac. Almanacs at the time were invaluable tools for farmers. They offered weather predictions, astronomical data, planting…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…California is Butte County farmer Jamie Johansson, a first-generation grower and former president of the California Farm Bureau, now running for District Three Assembly. Johansson farms olives and citrus and…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…Stephanie Moreda-Arend, a fifth-generation dairy farmer from the Point Reyes–Petaluma area. Her message was clear: small, organic dairy families are being pushed off historic land, and California agriculture cannot afford…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…McGill sat down with Jamie Johansson, candidate for California’s District 3 Assembly seat. Johansson, a first-generation farmer and former President of the California Farm Bureau, made it clear that 2026…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…of topics, including: Dairy and livestock Farm safety Succession planning Emerging agricultural issues The sessions are designed to provide practical, timely information for farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals. Women’s Conference…
When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
…growing demand and expanding acreage, efficiency was limited by the tools available to farmers. By 1850, it took an estimated 75 to 90 labor hours to produce 100 bushels of…
How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America
…to just 15 to 20 hours for 100 bushels of corn, while land use declined to about 2 acres. This shift had a profound impact. By 1930, one farmer could…
From Wagons to Pickups: The Evolution of Farm Transportation
…of American agriculture, two-wheel carts were sufficient for settlers managing small plots of land. These simple carts allowed farmers to carry essential supplies and harvests with minimal effort. The Rise…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
Diamian Mason A National Agriculture Voice Weighs In On Ag Meter, host Nick sat down with Diamian Mason—nationally recognized keynote speaker, podcaster, businessman, and working farmer—to tackle one of the…
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
The January 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled one of the biggest questions facing farmers right now: Can California agriculture stay competitive when costs keep rising and regulations…