…of California-grown produce for consumers, even during holiday seasons. Tyson Foods Cattle Packing Closure and Industry Impact A major story covered was the closure of Tyson Foods’ cattle packing plant…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…cattle ranches, to European wheat fields, and finally to the high-value orchards and crops that once covered Silicon Valley. All of it vanished within his lifetime, replaced by urban development….
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…daily U.S. beef slaughter, has broad implications for cattle markets, regional economies, and long-term production capacity. Nick and Lorrie explore the underlying pressures contributing to the closure, including: Declining cattle…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…and tomatoes to dairy and cattle. As a general agriculture organization, the Farm Bureau bridges all these sectors. A “Jack of All Trades” With 21 years at the Bureau and…
Ethnic Roots of Early American Agriculture
…hogs and cattle. This approach reflected the pastoral traditions of the British Isles, where herding livestock was often more practical than cultivating crops. These farmers became instrumental in supplying meat,…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…elementary school. Early projects included raising sheep, sewing, and leather crafts. These experiences not only introduced her to agricultural practices but also instilled accountability and leadership skills at a young…
Farming the Frontier: How Early Settlers Built America
…producing just enough to meet daily needs. Settlers typically kept a few chickens for eggs, a hog or two for meat, a cow for milk, and sometimes sheep for wool….
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester—someone he describes as “one of the greatest guys I’ve ever met.” Kester begins with an update from his family ranch in…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) president, to discuss Argentina trade tensions, beef pricing, and the high stakes of Proposition 50. Kester joined from his family ranch in Parkfield, California,…
Westward Expansion Transforms 1850s American Farming
…Ohio farmers brought with them fine flocks of sheep, perfectly suited to graze in the dry pastures of southern Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. This influx of animals and breeding knowledge…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…dean, but then I head home and manage 120 acres of almonds. My family also raises sheep, so I stay connected to both crops and livestock.” That firsthand connection to…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
…when we teach, it’s not just theory — it’s what’s happening right now in the field.” Jacobson also raises sheep and comes from a family of livestock producers, giving him…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…updates on the Argentine beef dispute. The hosts replayed comments from Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who discussed concerns that Argentine imports could drive down U.S. cattle…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…opened with encouraging news for cattle producers: USDA released a multifaceted plan aimed at stabilizing the beef sector and easing price pressure on consumers. The framework focuses on three pillars—strengthening…