…built livelihoods centered on self-reliance and hard work. Building Self-Sufficient Farms Early frontier farmers planted crops that sustained both their families and their livestock. Most farms were small and diversified,…
California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
…label, you’re supporting family farmers,” he said. “That means a lot to us — and it means you’re getting the best citrus anywhere.” Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…precision, efficiency, and sustainability, On Target Spray Systems continues to hit its mark — helping farmers save water, fuel, and time while producing healthier, more resilient crops. Sponsored Content Let’s…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…an enthusiastic call for farmers to join in that effort. “Every grower can make a difference just by opening their gates and showing kids what farming looks like,” Papagni said….
Pioneering the Midwest: How Settlers Turned Iowa’s Prairies into Farmland
…open fields, farmers carved out one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world—a transformation that would define the heartland for centuries. From Settlement to Sustenance The story of…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…industry. Kester begins by emphasizing strong support for Trump’s overall track record on agriculture. “He’s accomplished many great things for ranchers across the country,” he says, pointing to trade accomplishments…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…leagues.” As Bernstein put it, “We’re like the Single-A or Double-A of ag tech.” Supporting Small Farmers Through Scalable Technology When asked how The Reservoir can support smaller growers —…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…to national issues after comments by former President Donald Trump about importing Argentine beef rattled cattle markets. “We completely support President Trump and all he’s done for ranchers,” Kester said….
Westward Expansion Transforms 1850s American Farming
…of agricultural knowledge gained from their home regions. Farmers from New England and New York introduced seeds for plum, apple, and pear trees, planting the first large-scale orchards across the…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…Valley farmers, growers, and processors. “We developed this program to upskill our farm labor population,” Jacobsen said. Launched in 2024, the CBE program trains students in key areas such as…
How Draft Horses Powered American Farming
…and powering early equipment. These animals were essential to agricultural productivity, but as machinery advanced during the 1850s and 1860s, farmers quickly discovered the limits of their existing livestock. Oxen,…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…to technology.” Johnson emphasized the importance of developing a workforce that bridges traditional farming and advanced technology. “The biggest thing farmers need right now is people who understand both sides…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…crops in the United States. With soldiers and civilians alike needing bread and other staples, demand soared—and so did prices. Farmers across the Midwest and East quickly responded, planting more…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…is crucial. “We can’t afford to flood the market with foreign beef while our ranchers are still healing,” he said. Later in the show, Papagni caught up with Issa Kanda…