…ag, serve ag, or live in ag communities.” Later in the conversation, Genasci discussed the ongoing fallout from Proposition 50 and applauded Farm Bureau leaders statewide for standing up against…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…that her passion for ag tech is rooted in protecting farmers and strengthening the long-term sustainability of agriculture. National Interest in Ag AI and Robotics FIRA 2025 also drew attention…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…keep agriculture visible and relevant: Kings County Office of Education, which organizes local Farm Day events for grade school students FFA programs, which provide hands-on agricultural leadership opportunities for junior…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
The November 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour hit home for farmers across California as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Dusty Ference, Executive Director of…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…and must continue celebrating that success while highlighting how deeply agriculture supports the state’s ports, transportation sectors, and local economies. When Education Connects, It Works When the Ag Meter asked…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…finally bring common-sense reform,” he said. “If we can secure the border, recognize the people already working productively in agriculture, and support fair trade, California can thrive again.” He ended…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…AgMeter’s host echoed frustration with the measure, calling it “unconstitutional” and predicting a long court battle if it moves forward. The Foundation of California’s Economy Ring emphasized that agriculture is…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
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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…