…and the future of milk production. California: The “High-Rent District” for Agriculture While California remains the leading dairy state in the nation, Mederios says the cost of operating here has…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…operation specialized in aging and breaking down high-quality beef, shipping products across California—from San Francisco to Los Angeles. But when Eddie’s father passed away in 1981 during Eddie’s senior year…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…Fresno, where he raised sheep, lamb, and cattle in the foothills near Friant. Decades later, Papulias’ father—known affectionately as “Pappy”—launched Pappy Meat Company in 1958, building a reputation for high-quality…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
…cottage cheese has experienced a major resurgence as consumers seek high-protein foods. Innovation is also playing a major role. Dairy Farmers of America continues to invest heavily in research and…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…canal repairs, and new reservoirs are essential to ensuring reliable water supplies for agriculture and urban communities alike. Farming in a High-Risk Industry Farming has always been risky, but Michael…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…crops were planted, harvested, and processed. But high on that list — and one that many times slips by our memories — is something far less mechanical, yet just as…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…nuts, and produce Americans are encouraged to eat more of. High-Speed Rail and Spending Priorities Hilton also criticized the state’s high-speed rail project, calling it a decades-late, over-budget “boondoggle” that…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…up in Fresno, California, immersed in agriculture. She attended Immanuel Schools in Reedley, CA, where she was active in 4-H. Despite not having FFA at the time, her early experiences…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…as a national voice for agriculture. Nash grew up in Reedley, California, attending Emmanuel High School before her family relocated to Tennessee in 2013. There, the Nash family built a…
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
…volunteer time, mentor students, or contribute to fundraising efforts. Nationally, supporters can follow @nationalffa on social media, visit ffa.org, and participate during National FFA Week. This interview only scratches the…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…is broken. On infrastructure, she criticized the unfinished high-speed rail and deteriorating highways such as Highway 99. She called for public-private partnerships to complete major projects and warned that California’s…
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
…and she believes leadership in the middle is the only way to stabilize the state. A major topic of discussion was infrastructure. High-speed rail once again surfaced as a flashpoint…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…of high-quality products and services is matched only by the knowledge of our dedicated sales and service staff, many of whom have been with us for 15, 20 and over…
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
The February 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and energetic conversation with Elaine Culotti, who officially announced she is running for Governor of California. In a…
