…and full-time advocate for the next generation of ag leaders. Jacobsen’s responsibilities span a wide range of programs. “I oversee all of our agriculture and our industrial technology programs,” he…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
…deep roots in Central Valley agriculture. At Merced College, Jacobson oversees one of the state’s most diverse agriculture programs, spanning animal science, ag business, crop and plant science, horticulture, mechanized…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…next year. “This isn’t about replacing people,” Mégret said. “It’s about giving them better tools and restoring balance between productivity and sustainability.” In the second half of the program, Hannah Johnson joined…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…future of California farming. From beef and blueberries to almonds and freight logistics, the hour underscored that California’s agriculture industry is both resilient and under siege. The program opened with…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…collecting real-time data. “We’re helping growers take their current equipment and make it autonomous,” Gupta said. “It’s about cutting costs, increasing precision, and building a smarter farm.” The program continued…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…three — GUSS, Mini GUSS, and a herbicide version that spot-sprays weeds to save chemicals,” he said. “The technology is only getting smarter from here.” Papagni wrapped up the program…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…challenges of invasive pests, shifting regulations, and the global export standards California almonds must meet. Fann, a proud FFA alumna and participant in the California Ag Leadership Program, said her…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…We’ve been managing soil, water, and land for over a hundred years—if that’s not environmental stewardship, I don’t know what is.” Farmers as True Environmentalists For Bryan Van Groningen, the…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…local schools and the San Joaquin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program to teach kids where their food comes from. “We need to reconnect people to agriculture,” he said….
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…stewardship haven’t.” Van Groningen emphasized that California farmers produce the safest and highest-quality food in the world, thanks to rigorous standards. “When you see ‘Grown in California,’ it means something,”…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…the California Ag Leadership Program and the California Association of Wine Grape Growers (CAWG) for bridging that gap. “They would bring legislators out to the ranches to educate them,” he…
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
…from technology and education to leadership in the field. Koepke began the program by outlining F3 Innovate’s mission: to transform the Central Valley into a world-class hub for agricultural technology…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…America’s formal agricultural education system. The program helped train new generations of leaders who balanced innovation with respect for tradition—key elements in building the nation’s agricultural strength. A Lasting Legacy…
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
…Ag Education While admission is free, proceeds from the festival help fund vital programs. “It costs close to $100,000 to put something like this on,” Goudreau explained. “But we also…