…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,…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
…on innovation and sustainability. The conversation spotlighted how this venture is working to reshape farming for long-term viability—both economically and environmentally. Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside the Reservoir Reducing…
Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
…Reflecting on his previous appearance just two months ago, Hilton said California’s situation has only worsened. Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence “Whatever industry you’re in—whether it’s farming, small business,…
Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber recently spoke with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” about the increasing challenges faced by producers and the importance of telling agriculture’s true story. Farming Isn’t…
Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward
…not only defined America’s physical expansion but also transformed its agricultural landscape—marking a pivotal chapter in our farming heritage. đź“… That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. 🎙️ Mark Oppold reporting….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
…security. This episode is a must-listen for growers, ranchers, and ag advocates who care about land use, leadership, and the future of farming in the Golden State. Subscribe to the…
David Tangipa: From Fresno State to California’s Capitol
…deep connection—to the land, to the people, and to the economic engines that drive California agriculture. For more on David Tangipa’s vision for the future of California farming, and to…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…Farming Advocacy Tangipa’s political motivation dates back to the closure of McClellan Air Force Base near his childhood home in North Highlands. “That’s what happens when someone somewhere else decides…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
…The survey, which began June 24 and will continue through mid-July, is designed to gather detailed insights into production volumes, farming practices, and the overall economic footprint of mushroom operations…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-04-25
…leaders like Thomas Jefferson, who once said, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit.” This episode also touches on wartime farming legacies, including World War II’s Victory Gardens and the Bracero program,…
Oliver-Hart-Parr: A Legacy of Innovation in Tractor History
James Oliver revolutionized farming in 1855 with his innovative chilled plow design. But it wasn’t until decades later that his family’s legacy expanded beyond plows. In the 1920s, the Oliver…