AI image created by ChatGPT New Mexico’s Agricultural Significance When most people think of top agricultural states in the U.S., New Mexico might not immediately come to mind. Yet, this…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…producing high-quality wine while navigating shifting consumer demands and increasing competition. In the realm of global trade, the hosts discuss the upcoming review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…producing high-quality wine while navigating shifting consumer demands and increasing competition. In the realm of global trade, the hosts discuss the upcoming review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…push retailers to import cheaper crops from out-of-state or Mexico. “California kills farming,” Ag Meter remarked. Foglio didn’t disagree. The Need for Better Leadership in Sacramento Ag Meter asked Foglio…
Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges
…Polytechnic Institute in New Mexico Northwest Indian College in Washington Iḷisaġvik College in northern Alaska These colleges now play a vital role in advancing agricultural education, economic development, and cultural…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…only 5–10% of the water compared to traditional crops. Inspired by Mexico’s dry-farming practices, Woolf began experimenting with 12 agave varieties, eventually expanding to 450 acres over three years. His…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…referencing recent trips to Hong Kong, Mexico, and several Asian countries. “The first thing anyone says is that the quality has been fantastic.” California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…“global holes”—time slots in the international market where California fruit can thrive without overlapping competing crops from Mexico, Chile, or Argentina. California Table Grapes: A Seasonal Treasure When the Ag…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…in Mexico When AgMeter raises the risks USDA workers face in certain cartel-controlled regions of Mexico, Kester acknowledges the difficulty. “I’ve been to Mexico many, many times in the last…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…As the interview continued, Kester discussed the ongoing threat of the New World Screwworm near the Texas–Mexico border, saying that USDA teams are “doing heroic work” to contain outbreaks. He…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…Allison said. “We’re racing to develop machines that can pick ripe fruit and leave the green ones. It’s the next frontier.” He added that competition from Mexico and Peru continues…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…driver’s license—voting should be no different.” Jones recounted overseeing elections in Mexico City in 1998, where strict voter ID systems helped restore public faith in the process. He argued that…
Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”
…experience overseeing international elections in Mexico and Nicaragua, he said, “Every vote counts. People have to believe in the system. Without that, democracy fails.” The former Secretary of State offered…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…Challenges Beyond trade, animal health issues such as the New World screw worm continue to worry ranchers. Kester explained that while the NCBA has maintained a strong relationship with Mexico’s…