The November 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour packed plenty of passion and perspective as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill discussed everything from the FFA Golden Owl Awards…
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…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…are ready to go straight into the workforce,” he emphasized. FFA, 4-H, and the Power of Early Agricultural Education Jacobsen’s passion for ag education began early — inspired by his…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
…his leadership path and continues to recruit students through FFA and high-school outreach. “You don’t have to grow up on a farm to love farming,” he said. “FFA teaches communication,…
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…
The Birth of the FFA Blue Jacket: A Proud Tradition Since 1933
Courtesy of National FFA Organization The Beginning of a National Legacy I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The history of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) is…
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
…us. There’s a place for everyone.” F3 Innovate’s programs span every level—from 4-H and FFA to college fellowships and internships. Students can participate in fieldwork, research projects, or ag-tech development…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…food is grown, and where it comes from. The kids love it—and so do their parents.” He emphasized how crucial it is to involve young people through organizations like FFA…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…We have to tell our story better.” Snider emphasized the Farm Bureau’s expanding educational programs that introduce local schoolchildren to farming through Farm Days and FFA partnerships. “Kids think food…
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”
…of into storage. He criticized decades of political inaction and urged cooperation between Sacramento and Washington. “Until both are on the same page, California’s water problem will never truly be…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…America (FFA) students. “Many tell me they’ve never been on a farm before,” he said. “Now they want to be part of the industry.” DiBuduo agreed that ongoing exposure is…
