When the Revolutionary War ended and America gained its independence, survival wasn’t guaranteed. What helped the new nation thrive was a growing agricultural economy. George Washington Helped Grow American Farming…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
AgNet News Hour: Connecting California Farming with the Future On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a powerful blend of…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
A Struggling Start for Southern Agriculture In the early days of American farming, pioneers in New England and along the East Coast found relative success due to favorable soil and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
Nick Foglio Sounds Off on Farming Challenges and Solutions in California On today’s AgNet News Hour, we wrap up a powerful two-part conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, whose…
Northwest Territory Opened New Frontiers for U.S. Agriculture
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…