In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a foundational chapter in U.S. farming history: the settlement of the Northwest Territory—a move that paved the way for westward agricultural…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…$4 billion in economic output annually. Water Efficiency and Innovation in Farming Farmers in Yuma are known for their remarkable efficiency in water use—a vital trait in a desert climate….
Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming
…wasn’t just the houses that evolved—barns began to take on a central role in the American agricultural landscape. Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming In the 1860s…
Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode”
California Gubernatorial Candidate Speaks Out on Farming, Solar, and Legislative Overreach Sheriff Chad Bianco, candidate for governor of the state of California, sat down with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, “The…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…the wide landscape of ag policy and on-the-ground realities. It’s a must-listen for those who want to stay informed—and inspired—about the future of California farming. Subscribe to the AgNet West…
Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland
…Solar on Farmland Bianco offered blunt criticism of AB-1156, questioning the wisdom of converting productive farmland into solar infrastructure. “Throwing in solar panels and farming in the same conversation—you’ve got…
U.S. Citrus Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture
…Association, the new tariff could jeopardize up to 35,000 jobs, disproportionately affecting rural communities that rely on citrus farming for employment and local economic activity. Such job losses could fuel…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…AB-1156, a bill allowing solar panel development on farmland in Central California. “You’ve got to be a moron to combine solar panels and farming and think that’s okay,” he said….
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…small and mid-size farms. Still, he remains hopeful: “The pendulum is starting to swing back… There are brighter days ahead.” FFA Roots and Farming Values Hartwig, a dedicated family man…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…Equipment Theft The candidate also addressed lawlessness affecting rural communities. He recounted meeting with sheriffs who say Mexican cartels are stealing tractors and other equipment to supply illicit farming operations…
Chad Bianco: “Somebody’s Got to Fix California”
…its agricultural communities. Chad Bianco: “Somebody’s Got to Fix California” California’s farming sector has long struggled under what many consider burdensome regulations and misguided priorities. Papagni opened the conversation by…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…where many politicians seem disconnected from the day-to-day realities of farming. “Asinine” Regulations Driving Up Costs Hartwig didn’t hold back in his response. “When you look at some of the…
John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming
In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to one of the most pivotal innovations in U.S. farming history—the invention of the steel plow. John Deere’s Steel…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…most vocal candidates in California’s upcoming gubernatorial race, Steve Hilton. It’s a high-energy episode packed with policy critiques, hard-hitting interviews, and a call to action for California’s farming communities. Hilton,…