…the same respect and sustainability that define modern agriculture. Today’s producers take pride in soil conservation practices, using science-based management to maintain soil fertility for generations to come. But historical…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…local producers. Taking the Fight to Sacramento and Washington When dealing with lawmakers who may have never stepped foot on a farm, Ference said the most effective strategy is getting…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…remain stagnant, and producers have little room for financial risk. Yet innovation is not optional. Farmers, he said, face the constant pressure to innovate or die. But innovation doesn’t always…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…Radio allowed producers to respond quickly to shifting market conditions, giving them a competitive advantage in an increasingly modern agricultural economy. This rapid expansion proved the enormous value of communication…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…Supply Through International Partnerships To maintain continuous citrus availability, Kings River has developed a strong partnership with Chilean grower Alejandro Barros, one of the world’s largest mandarin producers. Together they…
Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey
…created and where they focus their energies on assisting dairy producers. Ramsey understands that many operations have already been engaged with the Dairy Revenue Protection product, but there may be…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…spraying at scale in the agricultural market. Its loyal customer base continues to grow as more producers see tangible improvements in efficiency and performance. Try Before You Buy: A Hands-On…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…long-standing frustration among U.S. producers who compete against imports grown under cheaper labor, fewer regulations, and different standards. Kester supports U.S.A. labeling but cautions that consumers must understand what labels…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…team reflected on the resilience of farmers navigating today’s challenges. Despite market pressures, labor shortages, and regulatory hurdles, producers continue to adapt. “What I love about ag tech is that…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…consumer prices, they triggered a temporary futures market dip and confusion among producers. “He’s trying to help, but when you insert yourself directly into the market, it sends shockwaves all…
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…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…in foreign competition. The result was devastating for American producers—wheat prices plummeted almost overnight. At the same time, older fields began showing signs of exhaustion. Years of continuous wheat planting…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…prices just as producers begin recovering from pandemic-era losses. Lane emphasized that while the Trump administration’s beef stabilization plan offers promise—focusing on herd rebuilding, processing expansion, and grazing access—import balance…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…years of talking to producers across California, the U.S., and beyond. He points to a troubling trend: the U.S. has become a net importer of food for the first time…