…programs would not be implemented Local flexibility would disappear The economic viability of entire farming regions could be jeopardized The Kings County Farm Bureau believes growers can achieve sustainability more…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…Management and Field Practices Field staff, growers, and Pest Control Advisors (PCAs) collaborate to implement proper chemical programs and cultural practices. This teamwork ensures that the crop entering the packing…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…radio, the spirit of those early broadcasts lives on. Farm radio programming continues to provide vital updates, policy discussions, and educational content to producers across the country. These early efforts…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…Nanette said. AgMeter highlighted the importance of local schools and communities supporting these programs, particularly in regions like California’s Central Valley, where FFA programs remain strong and impactful. Continuing the…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…Sustainability Florida is also encouraging the use of precision agriculture tools to improve efficiency and environmental sustainability. “If you were to purchase a precision-type applicator for herbicides, we have programs…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…it’s 50 bins or 100—sorting, packing, and boxing begin immediately, and sales teams execute against preplanned programs. A core team of 10–12 account leaders maintains deep relationships across the industry,…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…Beyond economics, Toor emphasized advocacy and education. Valley Pride Ag has launched programs that bring schoolchildren to almond orchards and processing plants to learn firsthand about farming. “If kids see…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…conventional almond markets, Toor notes that organic almonds could see competition from Spain and Italy. Years of low returns have forced many California organic growers to cut fertility programs, creating…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…and full-time advocate for the next generation of ag leaders. Jacobsen’s responsibilities span a wide range of programs. “I oversee all of our agriculture and our industrial technology programs,” he…
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…
Ag Hall of Fame: Honoring U.S. Agricultural Pioneers
…Hall of Fame has served not only as a museum but also as an educational center, preserving the stories, tools, and innovations that transformed farming into a cornerstone of American…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…may not understand the complexity, skill, and care that goes into producing food. UC ANR works to bridge that knowledge gap through storytelling, education, and hands-on programs that bring students…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…of it to be homegrown, but until then, we’re bringing it here and getting it into the hands of local growers and students.” This includes international student exchange programs, where…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…people who did,” he explained. “Now, fewer people farm, so the general public has lost that connection.” To bridge that gap, Bryan and other local farmers participate in outreach programs…