…widely credited as the founder of what became the Future Farmers of America (FFA). A pivotal moment came when 33 students from 18 different states gathered at the National Livestock…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…Give (GYV) and Ag Coordinator, brings together farmers, students, faculty, and major industry leaders to address regional needs and opportunities shaping the future of farming. With over 200 attendees already…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
David Tangpia California’s Central Valley is the heart of American agriculture, and its farmers face unprecedented challenges. Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with David Tangipa, Assemblyman for the…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…time, movements like “My Job Depends on Ag” underscore the human side of farming—families, communities, and future generations who depend on agriculture’s success. As Malanca stressed, California’s farmers need both…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…built one of Sonoma County’s top 25 wineries, a recognized name in the international wine industry. Meeting Challenges in the Wine Industry While much of the wine industry has faced…
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
…struggles to the bigger picture of national security, noting that Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties alone produce as much agriculture as the entire nation of Ukraine. “Food security is national…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…and a strong commitment to sustainability, A-Bar Ag is navigating today’s challenges while preparing for the future. Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises Crops: Diversity for…
My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…Ag” campaign. What began as a simple blue sticker has grown into one of the most recognizable marketing efforts in California agriculture—uniting farmers, ranchers, and supporters across the San Joaquin Valley…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…and even San Diego, California wines represent a diverse landscape of flavor, culture, and innovation. California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine Julie Berge California Wine Month:…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…science, farmers and land managers can create more resilient and sustainable agricultural systems. The Roots of American Agriculture History Native American agriculture is more than a historical footnote—it is the…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…farmers to the communities that depend on agriculture for jobs and stability. Advice for Small and Beginning Farmers Cameron acknowledges how difficult it is for small farmers to survive today….
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…From shifting almond yields to critical relief for the dairy sector, farmers had plenty to tune in for. Almond Industry Update Nick sat down with Steve Malanka of West Valley…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
Agriculture’s Early Roots in America Agriculture has always been at the heart of America’s growth. Long before tractors, hybrid seeds, or modern irrigation systems, farmers and thinkers were searching for…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Richard Matoian, former president of American Pistachio Growers and now co-operator of…