My Job Depends on Ag: On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill highlighted the power of grassroots advocacy in agriculture with guest Steve Malanka, co-founder of the “My Job Depends on…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…farming. Other Key Crops Sunflowers were grown for seeds and oil. Tobacco played a cultural and spiritual role. Amaranth and quinoa-like grains provided high-protein diets. Chili peppers, pumpkins, and wild…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…faces its own challenges, such as citrus greening disease, it enjoys advantages like low-cost labor that contrast sharply with California’s highly regulated environment. The Labor Challenge in California Labor remains…
Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman
…extended far beyond farming and journalism. He held several high-ranking positions in the U.S. government, demonstrating his versatility as a public servant. Wallace served as: The 10th U.S. Secretary of…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…anymore,” Oberti explained, noting that her family’s olive legacy still sparks recognition across the Valley. Water and the High-Speed Rail Fight Today, the Oberti family farms 320 acres of wine…
Henry A. Wallace: Father of Hybrid Corn
Photo by Johann Piber/Pexels image A Young Innovator in Iowa In 1904, a 16-year-old high school student in Iowa began experimenting with corn in the hopes of boosting crop yields….
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…dealing with weather, state regulations, and pest control restrictions simultaneously.” High-Speed Rail Impacts on Central Valley Farms California’s high-speed rail project is creating uncertainty for many Central Valley farmers. Melissa’s…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…starting his own farm in 1985. Today, Del Bosque Farms is recognized nationally for producing high-quality organic melons and tomatoes. Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…exposure. Boyer praised first responders who not only battle flames but also protect livestock, property, and agricultural operations during these crises. Wildfires and Insurance Struggles Papagni highlighted California’s ongoing forest…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…Agriculture A central topic of conversation was labor in agriculture. Cameron emphasized the critical importance of a stable workforce for California’s labor-intensive crops. He highlighted the need for programs like…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…the challenges organic producers face, from high input costs to strict regulations. She stressed that success in organic farming requires a whole-systems approach—managing soil health, irrigation, habitat diversity, and biological…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…for weddings, baby showers, engagements, and wine tastings. Nick Papagni of AgNet West recently visited the winery, highlighting its charm: “This is the nicest winery ever. If you want to…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
…creating excellent conditions for peaches, plums, and nectarines. “This has been one of the coolest summers we’ve ever had,” he said, noting that milder temperatures allowed trees to thrive and…
Angus Bulls Introduced to America
…to introduce Angus cattle left an enduring mark on American agriculture. Today, Angus cattle are known for their adaptability, strong genetics, and high-quality beef, a direct testament to Grant’s foresight…



















