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USDA Extension Service: A Legacy of Education and Support
Courtesy of the National Agricultural Library U.S. Department of Agriculture The Roots of Agricultural Support The Department of Agriculture was first established in 1862, but it would take more than…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…of California agriculture. Automation and Agricultural Innovation To address labor challenges, Cameron’s operations are embracing automation and innovation. He described experiments with mechanical and laser weeders and drone technology, highlighting…
Lewis B. Schmidt and the First Agricultural History Course in America
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California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
On today’s AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni and co-host Josh McGill tackled two of the big issues shaping California agriculture right now—innovation in organic production and the political battle…
Horsepower to Tractor Power: A Turning Point in American Agriculture
…Changed Farming Forever I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The story of American farming is filled with innovation, but one of the most transformative shifts was the…
Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers
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Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
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California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
California agriculture faces mounting challenges, from water shortages to labor and regulatory pressures. Andrew Genasci, Executive Director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, shares firsthand insights on what farmers are…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
On this Labor Day edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms to discuss the state of California agriculture, from…
Angus Bulls Introduced to America
A Visionary in American Agriculture In 1873, George Grant brought four Angus bulls from Scotland to Victoria, Kansas. His goal was ambitious—introduce this new cattle breed to American cattlemen and…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture Agriculture at the Heart of Stanislaus County Anna Genasci Stanislaus County’s agricultural roots run deep. The annual crop report places almonds as…
George Grant and the Introduction of Angus Cattle to America
The Vision of George Grant In the history of American agriculture, few individuals stand out like George Grant, a Scottish immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1873. Accompanied…
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
…to drink due to health awareness and the permanence of digital footprints. “They don’t want to be recorded drunk and doing something stupid,” Paolilli observed. Innovation in Wine Marketing To…