…how technology and policy are shaping the future of California farming. Listen now to gain actionable insights, explore cutting-edge technology, and learn strategies to maximize efficiency, yields, and sustainability in…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…modern machinery transformed farming, corn was processed entirely by hand, making it one of the most labor-intensive crops on early American farms. This simple grain supported not only families and…
AgNet News Hour: Farming, Freight & Market Reality
…to stay afloat. The discussion also dives into water uncertainty, land conversion, generational farming pressures, and why automation must deliver immediate returns to work for family farms. One of the…
National Corn Husking Association: Preserving the Tradition of Hand-Harvested Corn
…America’s farmers. By celebrating hand-harvesting traditions, the Association preserves an essential piece of agricultural history and connects modern audiences with the roots of farming life in the United States. National…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…of holiday fun—making it a must-listen for anyone connected to farming, ranching, or rural life. Hosts Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer begin the show by tackling one…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…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
An American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold AI image created by ChatGPT Early American farming was never just about the land—it was about the weather. In this American Agriculture…
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…