Alexandra Duarte Alexandra Duarte, Modesto almond farmer and candidate for California State Senate District 4, joined Ag Meter to discuss her rapidly growing campaign, the challenges facing rural California, and…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…Ag Meter, California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass reflected on the organization’s 107th Annual Meeting, the challenges and advocacy wins of 2025, and the exciting programs shaping the next generation…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…economic health. A farmer in Fallbrook, real estate developer, interior designer, and Undercover Billionaire alum, Culotti has become one of the most outspoken voices on California’s rural and economic challenges….
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
In today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lori Boyer sit down with Alexandra Duarte, almond grower and candidate for California State Senate District 4, to discuss the challenges facing…
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour features an in-depth conversation with Shannon Douglass, President of the California Farm Bureau, offering insight into the key challenges and opportunities shaping California agriculture. Hosts Nick…
How Hay Baling Began: The First Hay Presses and Early Innovations
…the modern baling systems used throughout agriculture today. Why Early Farmers Embraced Hay Baling Early hay baling quickly gained popularity because it addressed several long-standing challenges: Easier Handling Loose hay…
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
…stage reflected the evolving needs and challenges of a growing nation. These early developments laid the foundation for the diverse, productive agricultural landscape that defines the United States today. The…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…one of the most pressing challenges for growers. SEMIOS’ pheromone technology is designed to help manage pests in a way that is sustainable, effective, and financially practical. The mating disruption…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…California Citrus Citrus Market Stability Compared to Other Crops Isaak explained that while California citrus has faced its challenges, it has remained more consistent than crops like almonds and wine…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
The agricultural industry faces unprecedented challenges, from shifting commodity markets to labor shortages and automation. In a recent AgNet News Hour interview, Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities shared timely insights…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od…
The Louisiana Purchase: How $15 Million Reshaped American Agriculture
…that followed. This nuance highlights an often-overlooked aspect of American expansion: the legal and ethical challenges of acquiring lands already home to Indigenous peoples. Impact on American Agriculture The Louisiana…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…developed tools over nearly three decades to monitor and meter inputs, ensuring growers can track what goes into the soil and make data-driven improvements year after year. Autonomous Tractors: Challenges…