…with them. Students Get Their Boots—and Their Hands—Dirty Merced College’s agricultural education extends well beyond the classroom. The college is redeveloping its farm with industry partners and has established a…
Merced College Builds the Future of Agriculture
…emerging technologies. One of the college’s most impressive projects is a new 22,000-square-foot food processing facility featuring meat processing, tree nut processing, fresh-market produce, nutrition and product development capabilities, along…
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
…friends on her personal Facebook page. She started a blog and Facebook page called Farm Babe, inviting anyone interested in agriculture to follow along. Twelve years later, that side project…
Part 2: Tom McClintock, California Governor’s Race Could Shape the Future of Agriculture
…also focused on the Potter Valley Project in Northern California, where McClintock expressed concern over proposals affecting Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam. He said maintaining water infrastructure is important…
Land O’Lakes Expands Tulare Facility Into Dairy Protein Production
…A recent interview featured on AgNet News Hour highlighted the company’s plans to begin producing ultra-filtered milk ingredients at the Tulare plant as part of a multi-phase expansion project. Heather Anfang, executive…
Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
…high-speed rail project could have instead been invested in roads, water infrastructure, and projects directly benefiting Californians. Hilton sharply criticized what he described as wasteful government spending, arguing taxpayers have…
Keely Covello Talks Potter Valley, Water, and California’s Future with The Ag Meter
…Potter Valley Project The heart of the interview focused on the ongoing effort to preserve the Potter Valley Project, which includes Scott Dam, Cape Horn Dam, and Lake Pillsbury in…
Potter Valley Water Fight Gains Federal Attention as Community Seeks to Preserve Key Infrastructure
The future of Northern California’s Potter Valley Project remains uncertain, but the issue is drawing increased attention in Washington, D.C. During a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, journalist…
Land O’Lakes Invests in Tulare to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
…The expansion will move the company into the fast-growing dairy protein market by producing ultra-filtered milk ingredients for food manufacturers. The project is expected to roll out in phases, with…
How America’s First Turnpikes Helped Transform U.S. Agriculture
America’s First Toll Roads Opened New Markets for Farmers When most people think about American agriculture history, turnpike roads probably don’t come to mind. Yet these early transportation projects played…
Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future
…project, arguing that taxpayers deserve greater oversight of large infrastructure projects and public spending. Romero said transparency should extend to contracts, payroll records, settlements, and government expenditures so Californians can…
USDA Launches FIELDS Program to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Production
…said. The grants are expected to support projects that increase manufacturing capacity while strengthening the nation’s agricultural supply chain. USDA has emphasized that improving domestic fertilizer production can help reduce…
America’s First Turnpike Helped Shape Agricultural Expansion
…milestones dates back more than two centuries. In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights the construction of the nation’s first turnpike—a project that forever changed how…
Pollinator Week Webinar to Highlight California Habitat Projects
…3 to 4 p.m., the webinar is designed to provide attendees with a closer look at projects that support pollinator populations while benefiting agricultural and natural landscapes. Organizers say the…























