…teach responsibility and practical skills. FFA Leadership & Career Development – Public speaking contests, career development events, and leadership conferences equip students with critical thinking and communication skills. This combination…
FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
…the Sacramento Leadership Experience, and the State FFA Leadership Conference in Ontario, which draws thousands of participants. Additionally, events like the Blue Corduroy Classic online auction help fund student opportunities,…
AI, Robotics, and Innovation in California Agriculture – AgNet News Hour Christmas Special
…expertise, including plant growth regulators, fungicides, and techniques to improve almond, citrus, and grape production. From automation and robotics to innovative crop management and sustainable practices, this Christmas special highlights…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
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…
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: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures, and the Future of California Almonds
…pressures, and environmental issues shaping today’s ag economy—while delivering an in-depth look at innovation and growth within the California almond industry. This episode features highlights from the Almond Board of…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…role during this season, including the Almond Conference, where SEMIOS will have its entire sales team present alongside the AgWorld team in a unified booth. These events allow SEMIOS to…
California Agriculture in Transition: Market Volatility, Almond Outlook & Feed Trends
…also provides a grounded outlook on the upcoming almond season, forecasting a more realistic 2.5–2.75 billion pounds—far below early, panic-inducing estimates. He discusses land values, long-term crop investment strategy, and…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…Early-season fresh hay production He predicts an early-season price standoff with slightly inflated prices followed by a normal adjustment period. Almonds: Forget the Panic — Foglio Predicts 2.5–2.75 Billion Pounds…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…tree nuts and cotton. Mild weather helped boost almond production to 2.5–3 billion pounds, and pistachios saw record-breaking harvests. Yet rising operating and input costs continue to outpace commodity prices,…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…for deeper insight. Winter Meeting Season: Key Agriculture Events The episode highlighted several major December events: California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting – Anaheim Almond Board of California Conference – Sacramento…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…region regularly drive past almond orchards, rice fields, walnut groves, citrus, and grazing cattle. The Agribee and similar outreach programs help them connect those sights—and their own food—to the industry…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…agricultural foundation—almonds, walnuts, rice, citrus, olives, cattle, and a major pollination sector—and emphasizes the region’s dependable water, quality soils, and active grower involvement in groundwater sustainability planning. She also discusses…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…the Woolf’s expanded into almonds with Harris Woolf California Almonds, moving from brown skin almonds to value-added products like almond paste, oil, and de-fatted flour. Woolf Farms combines both farming…