Celebrate Christmas with the AgNet News Hour as host Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter”, talks with industry leaders transforming California agriculture. Gabe Sibley of Verdant Robotics reveals how their AI-powered…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…directly in the experience of handling dried corn cobs for hours on end. Innovation Arrives: Mechanical Corn Shellers As agriculture evolved, so did the tools farmers relied on. During the…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…highlighted the energy and enthusiasm, particularly from young farmers, who brought optimism and innovation to the event. A highlight was the “Giving Back with Farm Bureau” philanthropy project, where over…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…Stockton, attracting workers, innovation, and new agricultural investment. She acknowledged the project’s mismanagement but emphasized that those harmed by construction—particularly farmers who lost access to land—must be fairly compensated. In…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…the challenges facing farmers, including heavy bureaucracy, regulatory red tape, and mismanaged funds, which threaten both infrastructure and agricultural innovation. Culotti emphasizes that young farmers, regenerative agriculture initiatives, and advanced…
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….
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…technology, science, innovation, advocacy, and business—making the industry accessible even to first-generation farmers. Major policy topics include food affordability, land-use protection, utility costs, workforce and immigration reform, and the urgent…
Largest Barns in the United States
…buildings—they are enduring symbols of American farming innovation, craftsmanship, and problem-solving. Their size and design reflect the importance of agriculture in shaping rural communities and advancing engineering practices. As debates…
AgNet News Hour: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures, and the Future of California Almonds
…pressures, and environmental issues shaping today’s ag economy—while delivering an in-depth look at innovation and growth within the California almond industry. This episode features highlights from the Almond Board of…
How Hay Baling Began: The First Hay Presses and Early Innovations
…handle hay in compact, manageable bundles. This American Agriculture History Minute offers a closer look at the first hay baling technologies and the pioneers who set these innovations in motion….
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
…The westward expansion of American agriculture tells a story of adaptation, innovation, and regional specialization. From the wheat frontier to the corn-and-hog Midwest and the rise of dairy farming, each…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…Today, Ohio’s agricultural sector continues to reflect that legacy—built from centuries of cultivation, innovation, and collaboration. How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold Reported by Mark Oppold Sponsored…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…processing Managing direct-to-retail sales Without this structure, staying competitive becomes difficult. Foglio highlights Sun-Maid and National Raisin as examples of operations thriving through innovation and strong marketing. Almonds and pistachios…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od…