…educators, employers, commodity partners, and students in a powerful show of collaboration. Johnson credited the industry itself for shaping the content and ensuring that the next generation of ag workers…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…New markets are under evaluation as the Commission works globally to expand opportunities while supporting strong domestic demand. Tariffs and International Trade On the subject of tariffs, LeMay reported no…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
The November 14 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured Ian LeMay, President of the California Table Grape Commission, in a wide-ranging discussion with hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…we’re going to see it through.” How the Community Can Support the Fight As the battle with the State Water Board continues, Ference emphasized the importance of broad community support….
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…part of the appeal to the California Supreme Court.” The case has already had statewide impact. Ference said that because of their legal challenge, other subbasins have avoided probation or…
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
…economy. Towns, schools, and communities soon followed, creating a vast network of rural America that still defines much of the country today. Legacy of the Homestead Act The Homestead Act…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…longevity and cognitive health,” he said. Contact Morada Nut Company Growers, buyers, or consumers seeking more information can contact Michael Jameson at Morada Nut Company: Phone: 209-546-1816 Email: mjameson@moradaproduce.com Sponsored…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…Job Never Slows Down—It Only Grows More Complicated Comparing leadership in agriculture to his past as a standout athlete, Jacobsen admitted that the job hasn’t slowed down with experience—it’s only…
Ethnic Roots of Early American Agriculture
…in the New World, they quickly adapted those old-world methods to the vast tracts of available land. German-American farmers were known for their practical and sustainable approach to working the…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…because hopefully some of these Democrats that start taking over agricultural districts will actually come out and visit their constituents and realize how important it is.” He noted that while…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…visible across all sectors—fieldwork, production, retail, and manufacturing. Stewardship and the Next Generation Nanette is deeply committed to land stewardship and sustainable farming practices. She highlighted the importance of teaching…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…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…