…farming. While Henry Rose advanced the technology, it’s important to remember Michael Kelly’s role in sparking the innovation that reshaped American agriculture. —Mark Oppold, American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content…
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
The Crop Exchange That Built American Farming In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold revisits a pivotal moment in agricultural development—when cultures collided and crops crossed…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…through one of the most complex challenges in American farming. Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” for AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…grounded. Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame Farming Life on the Westside Joel Allen’s operation in Firebaugh, California includes a diverse rotation: pistachios, wheat, corn silage,…
Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability
…for farming, municipalities, and the environment. He believes a collaborative; balanced approach is essential. “We can get to a point of win-win for the environment, and a win-win for agriculture,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
AgNet News Hour: Joel Allen Talks West Side Farming, Water, and Raising an NFL Quarterback Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour dives into California’s pressing ag issues, with a…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…of peaches, nectarines, plums, and blueberries globally—about the complex differences between farming on California’s east and west sides. Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles Jackson, who farms…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
From Columbus to the Cotton Gin: The Crop That Changed a Nation In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold shares a pivotal chapter in American farming—how…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
…long-term viability of the farming sector. Leaders across the state are pressing lawmakers to develop balanced immigration policies that protect national interests while ensuring that California farms can continue feeding…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-24-25
…outsiders. But beyond agronomy, Gary’s message is about relationships—between growers and consultants, between mentors and young professionals, and above all, within families. His passion for farming, integrity in business, and…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
…the mounting pressures facing California farmers—from water shortages to solar development on prime farmland. Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming “You’re absolutely right. That’s what we’re fighting,”…
Massey-Ferguson: A Legacy in Agriculture
…name evolved to Massey-Ferguson by 1958. Although the company became a staple in farming equipment, it eventually faced financial struggles and was acquired by Agco Corporation in 1994. From bicycles…
Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice
…communities understand the realities and responsibilities of modern farming. Combatting Misinformation Many Californians, Anderson noted, still believe harmful myths about farming practices—such as the overuse of chemicals and disregard for…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…over what he describes as the California government’s growing disconnect from the realities of farming in the Central Valley. Speaking with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jackson didn’t mince words: “They’re…