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Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…would better serve U.S. ranchers, he says. And even if Argentina quadrupled beef exports to the U.S., leading economists believe the effect on U.S. beef prices would be “negligible.” “Let…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…especially encouraging for its “fresh blood” — young roboticists and engineers from outside traditional agriculture who are now turning their skills toward solving challenges in the field. The Reservoir: A…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…U.S. ranchers equal footing: “Argentina sent $800 million worth of beef here in five years, while we only exported $7 million to them. We just want balance.” The conversation also…
Westward Expansion Transforms 1850s American Farming
…Midwest. The familiar fruit varieties from the East found new life in the heartland, expanding both the diversity and resilience of American agriculture. Kentucky and Ohio Farmers Influence Livestock and…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
A Leader in Agriculture and Industrial Technology Cody Jacobsen Merced College Dean of Instruction Agriculture & Industrial Technology At the heart of California’s Central Valley, Merced College stands as a…
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…
How Draft Horses Powered American Farming
…pulling heavy wagons, plows, and industrial loads. When introduced to the U.S., they quickly became a game changer—capable of working longer hours without fatigue and adapting well to the growing…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
The October 29 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on the future of California agriculture, featuring two dynamic guests — Dominique Mégret, CEO of Ecorobotix, and Hannah Johnson, Director of Industry for the California…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…than just an economic shift—it was a pivotal moment in American agriculture. Farmers learned hard lessons about overproduction, soil health, and diversification. In the decades that followed, these lessons would…
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…
Ag Hall of Fame: Honoring U.S. Agricultural Pioneers
…contributions to agriculture. Its mission was — and continues to be — to celebrate those who have advanced the establishment, innovation, and improvement of American agriculture. Since its inception, the…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
Gabe Youtsey California agriculture sits at the center of both national food security and global innovation. At FIRA USA 2025, Ag Meter sat down with Gabe Youtsey of UC Agriculture…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…latest autonomous robotics technology, and the insights of UC Agriculture & Natural Resources (UC ANR) and The Reservoir founder Danny Bernstein on the state’s farming future. The show opened with…