Syngenta Showcases Future of Vegetable Seeds in Salinas Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, recently visited Syngenta Vegetable Seeds’ Future of Veg event in Salinas, California. The event featured Justin Goodwin,…
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…peppers and squash, Custom Produce largely avoided serious disruption. Water Supply: Located on the east side of California’s Central Valley, the company’s growers face fewer water restrictions than those farming…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
Rachel Nettleton From Sports to Agriculture Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director of the Kern County Farm Bureau, didn’t grow up in the farming industry. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, she…
Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo
…to pursue a career in agricultural law. “FFA was the foundation of my love and passion for agriculture,” she explained. Agriculture Beyond the Farm Hope Storter, Florida FFA State President,…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: The AgNet News Hour delivered another wide-ranging discussion today, spotlighting California’s unpredictable weather, pressures in the dairy and hay markets, and major safety concerns…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
…hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill broke down the latest developments impacting farmers, truckers, and communities across the state. EPA Pushes Back on California Trucking Regulations The Environmental Protection Agency…
Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci
Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: The Stanislaus County Farm Bureau is setting the pace for agricultural advocacy and education in California. In a recent interview on the AgNet News…
The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities
The Establishment of the U.S. Department of Agriculture In 1862, a pivotal year for American farming and education, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was officially established. This came 42…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…conversation turned toward the broader struggles of California agriculture. Farmers’ Resilience and Independence Despite the many challenges facing California agriculture, Stan Nelson points out one constant: the resilience of farmers….
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
California Farmers Under Pressure: California agriculture continues to face mounting challenges, and Andrew Genasci, Executive Director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, says advocacy is more important than ever. Speaking on…
History of Land-Grant Universities in U.S. Agriculture
…in developing agricultural research, teaching, and extension programs that continue to shape U.S. farming practices today. Not All Were Agricultural Schools While agriculture was the central focus for many land-grant…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…watermelons—creates resilience. Giles emphasized that networking and shared innovation at the Expo help farmers across the Southeast and California learn from each other’s challenges. Labor and automation remain front and…
Role of Shorthorn Cattle in American Agricultural History
…pivotal moment in American livestock farming, laying the foundation for breed improvements that would shape the future of cattle farming in the country. Conclusion The Shorthorn breed’s contribution to early…
Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton, executive director of the Kern County Farm Bureau, is taking on the dual challenge of advocating for California farmers while educating the broader community…