…of topics, including: Dairy and livestock Farm safety Succession planning Emerging agricultural issues The sessions are designed to provide practical, timely information for farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals. Women’s Conference…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…management to safety, succession planning, and emerging ag technology. She also spotlighted the Women’s Conference Pavilion, which returns this year with networking events, cooking demonstrations using California Grown products, and…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…agriculture in today’s social-media-driven world. Her passion for promoting California agriculture and rodeo culture shines through, as does her encouragement for young women interested in stepping into leadership roles within…
Women Farmers of the Civil War
…of those Civil War–era women remains visible across the agricultural landscape. Women now lead national farm organizations, play prominent roles within the USDA, and manage farms—often assuming leadership when a…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…and Leadership Nanette has witnessed remarkable growth in women’s participation in agriculture over the past 40 years. When she started professionally, women were rare in the field. Today, women are…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…to the fallout of Proposition 50, and featured an insightful interview with Nanette Simonian, President-Elect of the California Women for Agriculture (CWA). The show began with a look at the…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…possible, could they store meat for extended periods. Women and the First Food Preservation Efforts While the men hunted, women played a vital role in food innovation and preservation. One…
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
Celebrating 50 Years of Advocacy and Action The American Agri-Women (AAW), the nation’s largest women-led organization supporting agriculture, recently marked a milestone 50th anniversary with a strong presence in Washington,…
Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss
…and muscle function. Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss The study targeted postmenopausal women, a group particularly susceptible to sarcopenia due to hormonal changes. With no current pharmacological…
Mangoes May Boost Heart Health in Postmenopausal Women
…health benefits for postmenopausal women. Researchers from the University of California, Davis found that consuming about two servings—or one and a half cups—of mango daily over a two-week period led…
Kennedy Pledges Support for U.S. Farmers
…farmer.” Kennedy emphasized that any recommendations will be guided by science — and built with respect for the men and women who feed the nation. Kennedy Pledges Support for U.S….
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
…environmental conditions. Her holistic approach to business leadership demonstrates a deep understanding of the interconnected challenges facing agriculture today. Her inclusion in Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business 2025 underscores…
WTNA Gearing Up for Two Major Events
…that priority has been placed on studies that examine the relationship between diet and health across all life stages, in men, women and children representative of the U.S. population, who…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…resolution to trade disagreements to avoid tariffs that put farmers and ranchers in the crosshairs of retaliation, and to pursue strategies that expand market opportunities for the men and women…