Merced College Is Rethinking Agricultural Education For students considering a career in agriculture, food processing, agricultural technology or industrial technology, Merced College is building an educational model designed to put …
Merced College Prepares Students for Agriculture’s Future
Modern agriculture needs more than farmers—it needs skilled professionals who understand technology, food processing, automation, marketing and the rapidly changing demands of the agricultural industry. On the latest edition of …
Merced College Builds the Future of Agriculture
The latest AgNet News Hour with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” and Josh McGill takes listeners inside one of the most innovative agricultural education programs in California. The program features …
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
Modern Agriculture Needs More Voices—and Michelle Miller Is Leading the Way In an engaging conversation on The Ag Meter, host Nick Papagni sat down with one of agriculture’s most recognizable …
Khyle Aphay’s FFA Journey Shows the Power of Leadership and Opportunity
El Capitan FFA Student Represents California at National NextGen Agribusiness Conference For many students, FFA is an introduction to agriculture. For Khyle Aphay, an incoming senior at El Capitan High …
USDA Launches $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $35 million to help combat one of agriculture’s most destructive invasive species. During today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, USDA Under Secretary …
New Imaging Technology Detects Drought Stress Before Plants Show Visible Symptoms
A new plant drought detection technology developed by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA could help growers identify …
California Rancher Ryan Schohr Appointed to EPA Agriculture Advisory Committee
Ryan Schohr has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee for the 2026–2027 term, giving California agriculture a voice in advising the agency on …
Gloria Romero Highlights Education and Agriculture in Part 2 of AgNet News Hour Interview
Education, workforce development and the future of California agriculture took center stage during Part 2 of the AgNet News Hour interview with Republican lieutenant governor candidate Gloria Romero. During the …
Avocado Rootstock Research Advances Through International Collaboration
New avocado rootstock research is helping pave the way for improved orchard performance, greater water efficiency and expanded growing opportunities around the world. A recent report highlighted an international collaboration between the University …
Dynamic Pig Health Approach Helps Producers Manage Multiple Disease Challenges
Managing swine health has become increasingly complex as producers face multiple diseases at the same time rather than isolated health events. A recent report highlighted the concept of dynamic pig health, with …
Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Preempts Roundup Warning Claims
A landmark Roundup Supreme Court ruling could significantly reshape pesticide litigation across the United States. A recent report highlighted the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that federal law preempts certain state failure-to-warn lawsuits involving …
Ranchers Highlight Conservation Benefits of Expanded Federal Grazing
The recent decision to expand federal grazing opportunities on public lands has sparked discussion across the agricultural community, with livestock organizations praising the move and environmental groups voicing concerns. A recent report highlighted …
California Proposes Stronger Pesticide Enforcement Rules
California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is proposing a sweeping update to the state’s pesticide enforcement system, with changes designed to increase penalties for serious violations and improve enforcement consistency …