A Busy Leader in California Agriculture Nanette Simonian Nanette Simonian is a force in California agriculture. As the Marketing Development Manager at EarthSol and President-elect of California Women for Agriculture…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…“Without great ag teachers, there’s no FFA,” McGill said. “They’re the ones inspiring the next generation to love agriculture.” Each finalist will receive a plaque and $500, and the winning…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…Education Center, which recently received $30 million from the state to create a Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture—plus an additional $5 million in federal funding for equipment. “We’re…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
The November 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of optimism and realism as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill recapped the week’s biggest ag stories and welcomed back Sonny Toor, owner…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…policies that protect growers’ livelihoods. Nick added that agriculture sustains rural towns across the state. If farming weakens, those communities fade. Toor agreed, noting that agriculture is a multi-billion-dollar sector…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…in Innovation for Resilience The rise in venture funding across ag tech is no accident. Bernstein sees enormous potential — and necessity — in this intersection of technology and agriculture….
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…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 father, who taught agriculture…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
The October 30 edition of the AgNet News Hour spotlighted one of the most promising voices in California’s agricultural education — Cody Jacobson, Dean of Agriculture and Industrial Technology at…
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…
Ag Hall of Fame: Honoring U.S. Agricultural Pioneers
…America’s Agricultural Legacy Across the nation, countless halls of fame celebrate excellence — from sports and music to science and education. Agriculture, the backbone of America’s growth and prosperity, is…
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…
The Birth of the FFA Blue Jacket: A Proud Tradition Since 1933
…jacket as the organization’s official dress. A Tradition That Lives On That decision established one of the most enduring traditions in American agricultural education. Today, those blue jackets remain a…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…sectors of agriculture: “Every booth, every PCA, every researcher here is working toward the same goal — helping farmers grow stronger and smarter.” Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…what agriculture means to students. By integrating AI, robotics, data science, and automation into early education, the organization is showing young people that agriculture isn’t limited to tractors and fields—it’s…