…why agriculture must have a stronger voice in Sacramento. In a wide-ranging conversation, Duarte outlined her priorities on water, infrastructure, cost of living, and the future of farming in one…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…Leadership Raised in Sacramento and not from a farming family, Douglass embodies the evolving face of California agriculture. Her connection to the industry developed through programs like 4-H and FFA,…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…Farming in California: Dependent by Design Culotti described farming in California as increasingly unsustainable without government assistance. While grants and targeted support can be useful, she warned that farmers have…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…farming technology depend on a more efficient, supportive system. The Central Valley, she argues, is California’s most valuable agricultural asset and should be treated as such. The High-Speed Rail Opportunity…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
…the groundwork for America’s rise as an agricultural powerhouse. Millions of acres of fertile land became available for farming, settlement, and development. Control of the Mississippi River ensured efficient transportation…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…political roles. Farm Sense: AI Technology for Smarter Farming Following the main interview, the show turns to innovation in the field with Leslie Hickle and Eamonn Keogh of Farm Sense….
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
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AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…Papagni and Lorrie Boyer explore leadership, policy advocacy, workforce issues, and the growing role of technology and youth engagement in farming. Douglass reflects on the 107th California Farm Bureau Annual…
Largest Barns in the United States
…48 feet high, making it one of the most substantial barns ever built in the country. The Cooper Barn reflects a time when barns were the backbone of American farming…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…shaped by farming, research, and real-world application. In a recent conversation on the AgNet News Hour, Burkdoll sat down with host Nick Papagni to discuss everything from spray coverage and…
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
…single-crop wheat farming to diversified and dairy-focused agriculture marked an important turning point in the region’s history, setting the stage for modern Midwestern farming. A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…Pumpkins Their farming methods and crop selections were well-suited to Ohio’s climate and soil conditions, forming a strong agricultural foundation that settlers would later build upon. European Influence and the…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…and shifting profitability. California’s land-use decisions today will shape agriculture for decades. The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities Generational Farming Under Pressure As a…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
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