…about stifling innovation,” said Galen. “It’s about preserving consumer trust and regulatory integrity in food labeling.” A Formal Appeal to the FDA In a formal complaint submitted to the Food…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…rather a broken stone and gravel surface.” Today, we look back on the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike not just as a roadway, but as a symbol of innovation that supported…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
National Security, Innovation, and Tariff Tension In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill break down the latest headlines shaping agriculture in California and across…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…staple: Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy after 139 years. Nick and Josh examine what this signals for the future of processed food, and how innovation in packaging and marketing…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
…Innovation This season’s turnaround is more than just a numbers game—it’s a testament to the resilience and adaptability of California growers. Overcoming challenges from erratic weather, pests, and market fluctuations,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
…experience in agriculture. Nick and Josh also highlight the balance between innovation and practicality—exploring how state-level decisions about solar development and energy policy are impacting rural communities and long-term food…
Ethanol Production Nears Full Capacity in U.S.
…policy momentum building, the sector is well-positioned for continued growth and innovation in the years ahead. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
Oliver-Hart-Parr: A Legacy of Innovation in Tractor History
…Chilled Plow Works merged with Hart-Parr Tractor Works, Nichols and Shepard Company, and the American Seeding Company—forming what became the Oliver-Hart-Parr tractor line. Oliver-Hart-Parr: A Legacy of Innovation in Tractor…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…of the effort to promote agricultural diplomacy and innovation. Their multi-day visit offered a direct view into California’s dynamic agriculture industry, with a special focus on the almond sector—one of…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Farming Worldwide
From Patented Innovation to Global Agricultural Impact In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal figure in farming innovation—James Oliver. James Oliver’s Chilled Plow…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…inches annually—his farm has decreased water use by 25–30% while increasing yields. That innovation is crucial in a region where every drop counts. “We live in an era of allocations…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
Imperial Valley Grower Increases Yields While Cutting Water Use Water Scarcity Demands Innovation Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms in California’s Imperial Valley knows what it means to farm under extreme…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…up to 30% while maintaining yields—proving that farmers, not lawmakers, are leading on sustainability. But there’s only so much innovation can do without policy support. Leimgruber warns that state leadership…
Michael Kelly: The Forgotten Pioneer of Barbed Wire
How Early Fencing Challenges Sparked Innovation in American Livestock History In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a lesser-known but significant figure in agricultural innovation: Michael Kelly, a…