California’s Crossroads: John Duarte Talks Leadership, Agriculture, and the Future of the Golden State On a special Thanksgiving edition of the AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,”…
How Iowa State University Began: A Farming Legacy
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…be an easy one to fix.” California’s Regulatory Hurdles and the Push for Innovation As Jacobs explained, one of the most counterproductive challenges facing California agriculture lies in outdated regulations…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…without always receiving higher margins, especially as the price gap between organic and conventional crops continues to narrow. Automation and Precision Tools: Innovation Meets Old Rules Jacobs highlights how automation,…
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Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
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Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…market outlooks Fertilizer prices and global supply chains Weather impacts on crop production Innovations in machinery and agritech Geopolitical pressures influencing U.S. agriculture Consumer nutrition trends and the federal MAHA…
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
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Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…Agriculture and American Food Beyond policy and technology, Giannelli underscores the importance of supporting local and domestic agriculture. “Whether it’s up and down the state, local agriculture, or American-grown food,…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…“But you still need eyes on the ground. I’ll never stop checking fields with a shovel.” He also emphasized the role of dairy innovation, calling California dairies “one of the…
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
…core of daily life and national growth. Agriculture as the Foundation of American Life During this period, nearly every household relied on the land for survival. Agriculture dominated work, trade,…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…her professional life, she is also celebrating her 21-year-old son’s birthday—a true example of balancing family and passion for agriculture. Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci…




















