National FFA Week: The February 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour put the spotlight on one of the most influential youth organizations in agriculture, the National FFA Organization. Hosts…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…of managing alternate bearing, especially as newer varieties like Lost Hills and Golden Hills come online. He encouraged growers to rethink fertility programs, focusing on balanced nutrition across 15+ nutrients,…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
World Ag Expo 2026 Is Almost Here World Ag Expo 2026 is set to return to Tulare, California, on February 10, 11, and 12, and excitement is building fast as…
Spring Fertigation Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Tree Crops
As irrigation systems come back online in the spring, California tree crop growers have an important opportunity to fine-tune their fertility programs. In a recent Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales…
Lex Nicoleta: Coastal Grandmother, Farming, Food & Influence
…a chord, and she leaned into it. The idea took off, eventually becoming one of the most searched lifestyle trends online. Influence, Copycats, and Staying Authentic Rather than being frustrated…
Marketing, Wine & Ag: Lex Nicoleta on AgNet News Hour
…can go viral, attracting new audiences and driving engagement. She advises ag brands to consider micro-influencers or local content creators as accessible ways to build awareness and trust online. For…
World Ag Expo 2026 Showcases Global Ag Innovation
…pathways in the industry. Tickets, Discounts, and Event Information Tickets for the World Ag Expo can be purchased online at worldagexpo.com. Online buyers can use promo code AGMETER to receive…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…World Ag Expo Spotlight A centerpiece of the episode is an in-depth interview with Megan Lawson, Marketing Director for the World Ag Expo, taking place February 10–12 in Tulare, California….
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
Shaping California’s Future Through FFA Katie Otto Executive Director of Development / California FFA Foundation California’s agricultural industry thrives thanks to the next generation of leaders developed through FFA (Future…
FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
…nationwide, fostering lifelong connections California FFA prepares students for careers across agriculture, agribusiness, and technology 2026 will feature leadership academies, FFA Week, Sacramento Leadership Experience, and the State FFA Leadership…
Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact
…studying rodeo queen knowledge, equine science, agriculture, and current events. Working with a coach, she completed mock interviews and tests to ensure she was confident in all situations. “The pageant…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…campaign. Duarte said her own children are preparing to take over the family farm, and she sees strong interest from young adults through programs like FFA, 4-H, and agricultural community…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…Leadership Raised in Sacramento and not from a farming family, Douglass embodies the evolving face of California agriculture. Her connection to the industry developed through programs like 4-H and FFA,…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…and build independently. Rebuilding Local Economies Among Culotti’s policy ideas is a proposal to return sales tax revenue to the town where a purchase originates—even for online sales. She believes…
