…brand and continues to symbolize trust, tradition, and innovation in animal nutrition. From its humble beginnings on a burlap feed bag to its place as one of the most iconic…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for providing consistent support to the raisin industry across multiple administrations. Key programs include: School Lunch and Needy Persons Programs, which have long included…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…ranching, yet the program gives them exposure to agricultural careers while equipping them with critical leadership training. With millions of students involved nationwide, FFA has become a pipeline for developing…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
…as an FFA officer himself, he sees the program as vital to ensuring a sixth generation continues his family’s ranching legacy. “We do this to keep ranches intact and viable…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…what these policies mean for real families.” Beyond advocacy, the Farm Bureau invests in education, leadership development, and support programs tailored to farmers’ needs. Beginning Farmer Program: Supporting the Next…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…program, which previously shut down trucks entirely if a problem occurred in the emissions system. Woods noted that there are rumors of changes to eliminate DEF requirements altogether, though nothing…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…to higher education, allowing him to attend Gonzaga University in Washington through the ROTC program. Over a distinguished 23-year career, Rios led troops in combat operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and…
Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios Share Powerful Stories on AgNet News Hour
…programs and youth outreach, urging the next generation to carry forward agriculture’s values. Harvey also recounted attending the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, calling it one of the most unifying…
Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
The September 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured one of the program’s most eye-opening interviews yet. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Lisa Kerr, founder of Terrain…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…program are creating financial and logistical nightmares for fleets. Truckers must now undergo smog checks twice a year, with plans to increase that to four by 2027. Even new trucks…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…program shifted to crops. With half the raisin crop already on the ground and rain hitting parts of the Central Valley, raisin growers are anxiously watching for potential damage. Almond…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
…Ring, Director of Energy and Water Policy at the California Policy Center, for what they called one of the program’s “top powerhouse interviews.” The show opened with lighter conversation about…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…field labor — it’s about coding, engineering, and data science too. Later in the program, Nick and Josh interviewed Leo Zacky, former head of Zacky Farms and now a candidate…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…innovation and agricultural programs. National retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Taco Bell, and Cisco discussing supplier collaboration, food safety, and the future of food purchasing. Industry-driven certificate programs to help…