…for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. Genasci, a longtime advocate for agriculture and community outreach, shared exciting updates about educational programs, Farm Bureau growth, and a brand-new agricultural mural being…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…reduction and program efficiency—proof that the system works not just once, but season after season. A Team That Loves What They Do Those who visit the Semios or AgWorld booths…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture in the 1860s
…Homestead Act of 1862 offered 160-acre tracts of land to settlers at little to no cost. About 400,000 families took advantage of the program, building farms, towns, and livelihoods in…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…forgets the origins of the food found in every grocery store. That’s why he believes media, documentaries, cooking shows, and food-focused programming play a vital role in rebuilding awareness. When…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…politics, the AgMeter host remarked, “Every school administration that doesn’t support sports has a poor sports program. California’s the same way—our leadership isn’t supporting the state.” Ring agreed that California…
Westward Expansion: The Harsh Beginnings of America’s Frontier Farmers
…primary sources of nutrition for many frontier families. Farming would come later, once settlers cleared the land and adapted to their new environment. Over time, as communities formed and fields…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…The company has since built a year-round organic program for oranges, lemons, and grapefruit. Though still a niche category compared to conventional citrus, organics have been well received—especially after Kings…
Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey
…of their farms. Matt Ramsey is the Livestock Services Manager with Purina Animal Nutrition and Land O’Lakes, Inc. Risk Management. He talks with Pam Jahnke about why this team was…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…the field for them, hook it up, train them, show them how to use it,” Hartman said. “We have demo units available year-round.” This program ensures that farm owners, operators,…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…conventional almond markets, Toor notes that organic almonds could see competition from Spain and Italy. Years of low returns have forced many California organic growers to cut fertility programs, creating…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…program, expanding its already robust curriculum. On the industrial side, the college offers programs in auto mechanics, welding, truck driving, nutrition, industrial electronics, and HVAC. And under Jacobsen’s leadership, Merced…
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…