…to be trying to help U.S. consumers facing high food prices, even if some of the specifics he cited weren’t accurate. “He’s not an agricultural guy,” Kester says. “He’s a…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…Bernstein sees enormous potential — and necessity — in this intersection of technology and agriculture. “There’s no bigger market than food and food production,” he said. “If we can marry…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…also warned that Prop 50, if passed, could devastate rural representation and drive up food costs. “It’s political redistricting disguised as reform,” he said. “If it passes, Central Valley agriculture…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…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
…ag, and ag education. He also leads a rapidly growing Ag Tech Program, which trains students for emerging roles in precision farming, automation, and food processing. “We’re building the workforce…
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…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…may not understand the complexity, skill, and care that goes into producing food. UC ANR works to bridge that knowledge gap through storytelling, education, and hands-on programs that bring students…
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…
First American Silo: How Fred Hatch Revolutionized Grain Storage in 1873
…From those early wooden and brick structures to today’s towering steel silos, Hatch’s pioneering idea continues to support agricultural productivity and food security. The next time you drive past a…
How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa
…Over the following decades, their business diversified, adapting to new technologies, markets, and trade networks. Today, Cargill stands as one of the world’s largest privately held companies, involved in food…
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…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…programs that allow them to test and deploy solutions with local growers. “If you want to learn how food is grown, or you want to help build the next generation…