…Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. The discussion, recorded at Reedley College, covered water storage, regulation, labor, and the growing tension between Sacramento and Central Valley agriculture. Ross acknowledged that California farmers…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in signing a beef trade agreement with China. The experience gave him a first-hand view of the abundance and diversity of American agriculture. From small…
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…Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins—has shown strong support for California growers. Leaders from across the Southwest, including Arizona and New Mexico, expressed interest in collaborating on solutions such as recharging the…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…Secretary Karen Ross, cutting-edge drone and automation demos, and a career fair matching students with ag employers. Johnson emphasized the importance of showing young people that agriculture isn’t just about…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…enhance efficiency, improve safety, and create higher-quality careers in agriculture. Why This Conference Matters Agriculture is changing rapidly, and events like the Reedley College Ag Conference help bridge the gap…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
It was a packed Monday on the AgNet News Hour as hosts Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, and Josh McGill delivered a show full of breaking updates for California agriculture….
Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman
…agriculture and advancing policies that supported farmers. Interestingly, public service ran in his family: Wallace’s father, Henry C. Wallace, also served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 1921 until his…
Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo
…her own interest in agriculture. Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo Since then, Lyla has been a strong advocate for agricultural education and hopes…
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The next generation of agricultural leaders took center stage on the AgNet News Hour as Florida FFA state officers shared their stories and their passion for farming. Speaking at the…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…travel from rural towns to urban centers, visiting schools, hosting workshops, and advocating for agriculture. California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future In a recent conversation on the AgNet…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…Nick and Josh again tomorrow for more stories shaping the future of agriculture. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite app. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
…support for the initiative, highlighting Secretary Brooke Rollins’ leadership. “Secretary Rollins has demonstrated clear-eyed leadership and a deep understanding of what America’s agricultural communities need from USDA,” Melban stated. He…
USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs in Major Reorganization
…Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees from Washington, D.C. to regional hubs across the country. This move marks the first phase of a broader agency reorganization strategy designed to decentralize operations…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…fair and timely disaster assistance for California’s agricultural sector. In a formal letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Schiff urged the agency to ensure that funding from the American Relief…