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…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
…of the H-2A program, with Cunha explaining why it’s often unworkable for California producers. He calls for a new guest worker program that provides temporary legal status and protections for…
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
…brought essential forages such as clover, alfalfa, and timothy grasses, which played a vital role in supporting livestock and diversifying farming practices in the New World. Over time, corn and…
Prop 12 Sparks Pricing Concerns for Pork Producers and Consumers
California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12) continues to raise concerns across the pork industry as new animal welfare regulations impact pricing and operations. Prop 12 Sparks Pricing Concerns for Pork Producers…
Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes
…Producers Dairy, supplying them with corn silage. “It’s a good operation,” Allen added. For the west side of the Central Valley, adaptability and relationships remain key to sustaining family operations…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…face rising livestock losses with few legal options. The hosts debate the lack of practical support for cattlemen, comparing California’s policy to more flexible approaches in Oregon and Wyoming. Exclusive…
America’s First State Fair and Its Agriculture Roots
…prize crops and livestock has since become a celebrated institution in American life. Today, Texas attracts the most annual visitors to its State Fair, closely trailed by Minnesota. The Iowa…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…and his operation has recently partnered with Producers Dairy for corn silage production. “Cotton just wasn’t penciling out… corn silage is a good fit for our operation,” Allen noted. Labor,…
California Table Grape Harvest Kicks Off with Strong Yields
…With retailers and consumers eager for fresh domestic product, the limited competition from imports is expected to support stronger pricing and increased sales opportunities for U.S. producers. California Grapes Poised…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
…regulatory roadblocks that have made water access a constant battle for growers. The conversation also highlights Joel’s new venture into silage corn for Producers Dairy, and why he’s moved away…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…had much more to day on many agriculture related topics important to California producers. Listen to his full interview, and read more by clicking here! —Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,”…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
…disrupting the food supply chain, increasing uncertainty for producers already facing tight margins, regulatory pressure, and weather-related challenges. “Immigrant workers are not only essential to harvesting crops—they are central to…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
New Federal Funding and Plans to Prevent Livestock Crisis The New World Screwworm is back in the spotlight—and not without serious concern. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently described the…
Fresno County Farm Bureau: Advocating for Agriculture Since 1917
…not Mother Nature, that determines the course of our day-to-day lives.” He also highlighted the Bureau’s educational role. “We provide resources, training, and seminars that keep our producers informed and…