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AgNet West — 257 episodes

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1

Driscoll’s Responds to Strawberry Lawsuit Over Pesticide Residue Claims

2

California Stone Fruit Season Expected to End Early After Warm Start

3

California Sheep Producers Warn H-2A Wage Rule Could Threaten Operations

4

Land Grants Helped Build America’s Army and Agriculture

5

Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”

6

Edwin Budding’s Lawnmower Changed American Farm Life

7

Keely Covello Talks Potter Valley, Water, and California’s Future with The Ag Meter

8

How Irrigation Revolutionized American Farming

9

Land O’Lakes Invests in Tulare to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein

10

The Three Revolutions That Transformed American Agriculture

11

California Raisin Legend Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Industry’s Future

12

How America’s First Turnpikes Helped Transform U.S. Agriculture

13

Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future

14

Steel Lug Wheels to Rubber Tires: A Revolution in American Agriculture

15

Benjamin Franklin and the Birth of America’s Postal System

16

Senate Farm Bill Effort Resumes as Congress Returns to Washington

17

Whole Vine Festival Returns to Celebrate California’s Grape Industry

18

California Winegrape Growers Fight for Fairness Amid Industry Challenges

19

How the U.S. Postal System Helped Connect Early America

20

California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong

21

Erie Canal Revolutionized New York Waterways and American Agriculture

22

Monterey County Crop Report Shows $4.8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Production

23

University of California Studies Find Gray Wolves Increasing Stress on California Cattle

24

Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future

25

George Washington Carver Helped Transform Southern Agriculture

26

California Agriculture Coalition Calls for Changes to Senate Bill 54

27

USDA Modernizes Crop Acreage Reporting with New Digital Pilot

28

Avocado Rootstock Research Advances Through International Collaboration

29

How Early American Farmers Built a Thriving Agricultural Economy

30

Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry

31

Northwest Territory Settlement Opened the Door to American Agriculture

32

Global Cherry Markets Shift as Harvests Expand Across the Northern Hemisphere

33

Dynamic Pig Health Approach Helps Producers Manage Multiple Disease Challenges

34

USDA’s SPUR Program Aims to Strengthen Small and Mid-Sized Meat Processors

35

California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success

36

Midwest Barns Grew Alongside America’s Expanding Family Farms

37

California Assemblyman Criticizes Proposed Business Tax Increase

38

USDA Launches FIELDS Program to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Production

39

Early Harvest Raises Questions About Organic Stone Fruit Supply

40

Elaine Culotti Talks California Politics, Agriculture, Water, and the Future With The Ag Meter

41

How Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture

42

Fresh Fruit Prices Expected to Remain Stable Despite Lower Farm Prices

43

New Bill Aims to Address Agriculture’s Ongoing Labor Shortage

44

Senate Farm Bill Framework Earns Support from Cattle Industry

45

California Commercial Fishing at a Crossroads: Lori French Shares the Challenges Facing Morro Bay’s Fleet

46

John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized American Farming

47

Kern Oil Documentary Explores California’s Energy Future

48

America’s First Turnpike Helped Shape Agricultural Expansion

49

Farm Bureau Pushes Congress to Act on Labor and Farm Bill Priorities

50

USDA’s Fordyce Highlights SPUR Initiative, Screwworm Fight, and Historic Farm Support

51

How Early American Farmers Drove Westward Expansion

52

Daniel Holliday’s Windmill Revolutionized American Agriculture

53

Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Preempts Roundup Warning Claims

54

USDA Forecasts Smaller Sweet and Tart Cherry Crops Following Freeze Damage

55

California Agriculture Faces Mounting Pressure: Roger Isom Sounds the Alarm on Regulations, Water, and the Future of Farming

56

USDA Launches Phase Four of Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program

57

David Tangipa Warns of New California Taxes, Government Overreach, and Threats to Agriculture

58

How Proactive Nutrition Helps California Growers Beat Summer Heat

59

The Water It Takes To Grow Your Food

60

The Rise and Consolidation of Oliver Farm Equipment

61

California Wine Industry Faces Defining Moment, Says Consultant Nicholas Karavidas

62

From Chilled Plows to Tractors: The Legacy of Oliver Farm Equipment

63

Senate Farm Bill Draft Advances with New Support for Agriculture

64

Almond Forecast Points to Crop Similar to Last Year, Water Remains Top Concern

65

Ranchers Highlight Conservation Benefits of Expanded Federal Grazing

66

James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Agriculture Worldwide

67

The Three Sisters: An Ancient Farming Method That Helped Shape American Agriculture

68

Allied Grape Growers at 75: Jeff Bitter Talks Survival, Wine Trends, and California’s Future

69

California Lawmakers Seek Emergency Funding to Fight Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter

70

California Proposes Stronger Pesticide Enforcement Rules

71

DOE Updates 45Z Tax Credit Rules to Support Biofuel Feedstocks

72

George Washington Carver: The Innovator Who Helped Transform Southern Agriculture

73

Gray Wolf Populations Remain a Growing Concern for Western Cattle Producers

74

Retail Lamb Sales Climb as Consumers Continue to Pay Higher Prices

75

California Blueberry Season Falls Short of Early Record Expectations

76

California Cherry Industry Suffers Historic Losses After Devastating 2026 Season

77

Michael Kelly and the Forgotten Story of Barbed Wire

78

Applications Open for 2026 Real California Milk Accelerator

79

California Wine Labeling Bill Gains Momentum Amid Industry Debate

80

Pork Producers Push Back Against Proposition 12 Misinformation Claims

81

Crops That Shaped Early America: How Native and European Agriculture Built a Nation

82

Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue

83

State Fairs: A Tradition Rooted in Agricultural Competition

84

USDA Invests $105 Million in New World Screwworm Research and Response Effort

85

Salinas-Watsonville Strawberry Quality Improves as Growers Reach Peak Production

86

Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms, Blueberries, Water, and California Agriculture’s Future

87

Cotton’s Early Roots in America: From Columbus to the Cotton Gin

88

Beef Industry Faces Questions as Processing Capacity Shifts and Herd Expansion Looms

89

U.S. Cotton Crop Progress Continues Despite Delays in Texas

90

New Export Accelerator Program Aims to Help California Specialty Crop Companies Grow Globally

91

From Massey-Harris to Massey Ferguson: The Evolution of an Agricultural Icon

92

Farm Bill Proposal Sparks Debate Over Imported Foods in School Meals

93

Produce Industry Coalition Forms to Defend USMCA Trade Benefits

94

USDA Launches Action Plan to Support Small Meat Processors

95

American Farm Bureau’s Bailey Corwine on Farm Policy, Mental Health, Leadership, and Agriculture’s Future

96

From Threshers to Tractors: The Origins of Massey-Harris

97

Senator Schiff Pushes for Expanded Support for Specialty Crop Growers

98

Unusual Weather Patterns Reshape California Strawberry Season

99

Texas Battles the Return of the New World Screwworm: Texas Farm Bureau’s Gary Joiner Shares the Latest with the Ag Meter Nick Papagni

100

Windmills and American Agriculture: Powering Farms Across Generations

101

Smoke Summit Highlights New Research and Tools for Wine Grape Growers

102

Senate Agriculture Leaders Signal Progress on Long-Awaited Farm Bill

103

Pollinator Week Webinar to Highlight California Habitat Projects

104

FFA Surpasses One Million Members: Kristy Meyer Shares Why the Future of Agriculture Is Bright

105

How Rural Electrification Changed American Agriculture Forever

106

USDA Opens Applications for Expanded Specialty Crop Assistance Program

107

California Farm Bureau Highlights Growing Food Animal Veterinarian Shortage

108

Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn Talks California Strawberries, Berry Innovation, Labor, Water, and the Future of Farming

109

The History of Irrigation: From Ancient Civilizations to Modern American Agriculture

110

California Stone Fruit Season Running Weeks Ahead of Schedule

111

Veterinarian Addresses Cattle Movement and Protection Measures Amid New World Screwworm Concerns

112

California Trucking Industry Faces Ongoing Pressure From Fuel and Insurance Costs

113

The History of Soybeans in America: From Ship Ballast to Agricultural Powerhouse

114

Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 2

115

Harvest Replay: How Innovate Ag Is Helping Specialty Crop Growers Turn Data Into Profit

116

Why Is Corn Called Corn? The Surprising History Behind Agriculture’s Most Familiar Crop

117

Blueberry Boom: How the Blueberry Boost Accelerator Is Fueling the Future of America’s Favorite Superfruit

118

Beef Prices, Tri-Tip Secrets, and the Future of Meat: Darren Hill Breaks It All Down

119

From Cross-Check Planting to Modern Corn Rows: How Charles Deere Helped Transform Corn Production

120

Proposed Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Could Reshape U.S. Ethanol Trade

121

California Wine Market Correction Creates New Challenges for Buyers

122

New World Screwworm Detection in Texas Raises Economic Concerns for Livestock Industry

123

How Deere & Mansour Revolutionized Corn Planting in 19th Century America

124

Watermelon Supplies Expected to Remain Tight Ahead of Fourth of July Demand

125

California Trucking, Fuel Costs, and Agriculture’s Future: What Mark Woods and Ellington Smith Want Farmers to Know

126

Pork Industry Leaders Highlight Trade and Animal Health Priorities at World Pork Expo

127

Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 1

128

The California Trail and America’s Agricultural Expansion West

129

U.S. Rice Planting Near Completion as Crop Conditions Remain Strong

130

Economic Outlook Session to Spotlight Key Challenges Facing Tree Nut Industry

131

USDA Responds to New World Screwworm Detection Near U.S. Border

132

International Harvester: The Company That Helped Mechanize American Agriculture

133

Napa County Officials Warn Growers After Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found on Grapevines

134

USDA Rural Development Highlights Water, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth in California’s Central Valley

135

San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future

136

Trails to the West: The Hidden Routes That Shaped American Agriculture

137

Connie Conway: USDA Focused on Keeping California Farmers Farming

138

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglas Discusses Federal Support, Water Challenges, and the Future of Agriculture

139

Popcorn’s Remarkable Journey Through American Agricultural History

140

USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit

141

Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race

142

Oregon Trail Helped Shape American Agriculture

143

Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies

144

Jon Kinzenbaw: The Iowa Innovator Who Helped Modernize American Farming

145

Organic Growers Face Growing Insect Pressure Across Specialty Crops

146

Ranchers Push for More Wolf Management Funding in California Budget

147

How Citrus Fruits Spread Across the World and Reached America

148

Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State

149

Sweet Beginnings: How Candy in America Grew from Colonial Agriculture

150

Inside the Hidden World of Insects in Agriculture

151

California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit

152

The Ohio River: A Lifeline in American Agriculture History

153

California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming

154

Buried Treasure in an Iowa Cornfield: Farmer Unearths Rare 1850s Silver Coins

155

Huma Highlights Water-Saving Potential of SURF-MAX® Technology

156

The Oregon Trail: A Path That Shaped American Agriculture

157

The Illinois River: A Historic Waterway in American Agriculture

158

Early Spider Mite Control Critical in Tree Fruit and Nut Crops

159

The Colorado River: Lifeline of the American West

160

When Rural America Waited for Power

161

California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture

162

How Franklin Roosevelt Helped Bring Electricity to Rural America

163

When Power Reached the Farm: Rural America’s “Zero Hour”

164

Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces Growing Crisis

165

Pest Pressure Builds Across California Specialty Crops – Part 2

166

Rural Electrification: Powering America’s Farms and Future

167

Dena Maldonado Talks Farming, Crime, and California’s Future in Congressional Run

168

One-Room Schoolhouses: The Backbone of Rural American Education

169

Regenerative Roots: Farming for the Next 100 Years

170

Managing Hidden Nematode Threats in High-Value Crops

171

California Agriculture at a Crossroads-Roger Isom Warns of Water, Regulation, and Economic Crisis

172

Rural Electrification: The Moment That Transformed American Farms

173

Historic Iowa Farmland Auction Draws Crowds and Millions

174

Pest Pressure Builds Across California Specialty Crops – Part 1

175

One-Room Schoolhouses: A Cornerstone of Rural American Agriculture

176

David Tangipa Says California Is at a Crossroads for Farmers, Water, Taxes and the Future of the State

177

Location, Land, and Legacy: Farmland Values Still Tell the Story

178

From Farming to Fast-Growing Trees: Darren Schmall’s Vision for California Agriculture

179

One-Room Schoolhouses: The Backbone of Early Rural Education

180

Potter Valley Water Battle: Farmers Fight to Save Lifeline

181

Jefferson’s Vision: Agriculture and the American Frontier

182

California Insurance Crisis: Can Experience Fix What’s Broken?

183

From Barren to Breadbasket: Lewis & Clark’s Agricultural Reality

184

Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl

185

California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future

186

From Small Arkansas Startup to National Ag Leader: The Helena Story

187

Lewis and Clark: Discovering Agriculture in the American Frontier

188

Oregon Agriculture: America’s Grass Seed Capital

189

Michael Gates’ Plan to Restore Law & Order in California

190

Valley Irrigation: A $5,000 Gamble That Changed Farming Forever

191

California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag

192

Garst & Hybrid Corn: From Iowa to the Cold War

193

From Colonial Streets to Community Staples: The History of Farmers Markets in America

194

Women in Agriculture Highlight Leadership, Challenges, and the Future of Farming

195

USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers

196

Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control

197

Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control

198

From Hand Planting to Innovation: The Early History of Seed Planters

199

The California Trail: A Pathway to Agricultural Expansion

200

International Harvester: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture

201

California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity

202

America’s Westward Trails: More Than Just the Famous Routes

203

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

204

Popcorn Through the Ages: From Ancient Origins to American Staple

205

The Oregon Trail: A Defining Route in American Agriculture History

206

California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges

207

California Citrus Outlook 2026: Growth, Challenges & Opportunity

208

Jon Kinzenbaw: A Modern Pioneer in Agricultural Innovation

209

From Southeast Asia to U.S. Groves: The Journey of Citrus

210

World Ag Expo 2026: Inside the Success with Megan Lausten

211

Clovis Rodeo 112: Tradition, Thrills & Community Impact

212

Sweet Beginnings: How Candy Grew from American Agriculture

213

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

214

America’s Historic Barns: Icons of Agricultural Innovation

215

Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture

216

Early Summer Disease Pressure Builds in Almond Orchards

217

From Hand-Husking to Horse Power: The Evolution of Corn Harvesting

218

From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture

219

Livestock Legacy to Corn Innovation: The Story of Eugene Funk

220

California Farming at a Crossroads: Shannon Douglass on Policy, Pressure, and the Path Forward

221

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State

222

From Gold Rush to Green Fields: The Agricultural Roots of Colorado

223

Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture

224

Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”

225

Butler Manufacturing: From Water Tanks to Steel Buildings

226

Fire Ants Pose Risks to Workers and Equipment in Almond Orchards

227

Birth of the National Western Stock Show: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture

228

National Western Stock Show: A Legacy of American Agriculture

229

From San Francisco to the Farm with Jacie and Zac

230

California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview

231

Managing Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachios with Timely Applications

232

Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming

233

Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture

234

Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters

235

California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?

236

Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort

237

Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture

238

Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture

239

Fire Ant Control Timing Critical for Protecting Almond Yields

240

From Soldiers to Sodbusters: How Union Veterans Settled Kansas

241

Todd Burkdoll Highlights Tools for Ants, Plant Bugs, and Weed Control

242

From Mail-Order Roots to Rural Retail Giant: Tractor Supply’s Rise

243

California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out

244

From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture

245

Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next

246

Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture

247

Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming

248

Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture

249

Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future

250

Colonial Fur Trade and Wheat Demand Shaped Early American Farming

251

Part 2: Research Highlights Effective Tools for Almond Red Leaf Blotch Control

252

Broadcast Applications Improve Fire Ant Control in Almond Orchards

253

Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West

254

From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story

255

The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles

256

The Homestead Act: How Free Land Transformed North American Agriculture

257

California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming