…teacher will earn an additional $3,000 to support ag education in their community. From there, Papagni and McGill tackled the hot-button topic of Proposition 50, which passed narrowly in California’s…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…beyond the field—into computer science, robotics, data analysis, and engineering. “You don’t have to get your boots dirty,” Boyd added. “You can be behind a computer and still be part…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…community,” he said. “But it matters—because the office touches elections, business filings, and the rules that shape how agriculture operates. We need someone who respects the ag community and understands…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…Kings River is actively pursuing new retail opportunities and working to expand citrus consumption across all channels. A Highly Efficient, Centralized Facility Network Although Kings River Packing now spans four…
Farming the Frontier: How Early Settlers Built America
…surplus crops. Extra wheat, corn, oats, and livestock—particularly hogs—became valuable commodities for trade or sale. These exchanges were crucial to frontier life, as they allowed farmers to obtain necessities that…
California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
…“a high-quality, high-demand year” for California citrus. Silva explained that Kings River Packing and its affiliated companies, including Cobblestone Fruit and Gyra Packing, are operating at full capacity across their…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…had help from smart people, and perfected it one crop at a time.” Through gradual refinement and hands-on fieldwork, On Target Spray Systems became the only company currently offering electrostatic…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…Almond Production When asked whether California still has a competitive edge despite water restrictions, Toor didn’t hesitate. California’s combination of climate, soil, science, and expertise is unmatched. Australia is expanding,…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…| Merced, CA | Tulare, CA | Yuba City, CA | Sparks, NV | Carlin, NV California Industrial Rubber Company is a family owned business with many employees having over…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…Stay Aligned? AgMeter draws a comparison to football, noting Kester’s passion for the San Francisco 49ers. In football—and in family farm operations—arguments happen, but teams work toward shared goals. Can…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…“They’d come here, get overwhelmed, and never come back,” he said. “Now, we’re helping them connect with growers, get feedback, and come back next year with a viable prototype.” Investing…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…to national issues after comments by former President Donald Trump about importing Argentine beef rattled cattle markets. “We completely support President Trump and all he’s done for ranchers,” Kester said….
Westward Expansion Transforms 1850s American Farming
…blended the best of American ingenuity and perseverance. Legacy of 1850s American Farming The spirit of collaboration among these settlers helped shape the modern agricultural landscape. Their work in developing…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…hands-on learning. “We’re committed to being one of the most innovative community colleges in the United States,” he said. “When we innovate, our students become more employable, more competitive —…