…time. A critical next step was determining where this new college would live. In June 1859, state leaders selected Story County—specifically the growing community of Ames—as the college’s permanent home….
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…withstand the hard ones. Butte County Focus: Interview with Colleen Cecil A major highlight was an in-depth conversation with Colleen Cecil, Executive Director of the Butte County Farm Bureau. Key…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…challenges facing growers on the west side of Fresno County. Colleen explained that Butte County is in a comparatively strong position. The region benefits from: Reliable water supplies Excellent soil…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…of Nick’s interview with Colleen Cecil, Executive Director of the Butte County Farm Bureau, following the county’s 21st Annual Agribee™ for 4th and 5th graders. Cecil highlights Butte County’s strong…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…with agave cultivation. A Family Farming Legacy in Fresno County Stuart Woolf’s family farming journey began in 1974 when his father purchased farmland on the west side of Fresno County…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…a well-known Westside Fresno grower who is experimenting with agave as a low-water crop that could transform the region into an agave—and potentially tequila—hub. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
How Iowa State University Began: A Farming Legacy
…Two years later, in March 1858, the institution became officially established. The search for a permanent home concluded in June 1859, when state leaders chose Story County, specifically Ames, Iowa,…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…and the Future of Farmland Jacobs echoed concerns about regions like Fresno County’s west side, where ideal soils for almonds now struggle with water shortages. Despite having the water resources…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
The November 21 edition of the AgNet News Hour closed out the week with a powerful, wide-ranging interview featuring Jason Gianelli, fourth-generation Kern County farmer and Director of Farming for Old River…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…and statewide. Stanislaus County: Heart of California Agriculture Located north of Merced County and south of San Joaquin, Stanislaus County is about an hour and a half south of Sacramento…
Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…she said. “It’s about creating pride in what our state produces.” Stanislaus County Farm Bureau recently earned recognition as the largest county Farm Bureau in California, edging out Fresno County…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…Fans from Fresno to Madera remember him as one of the standout baseball stars from San Joaquin Memorial High School, later becoming a Cal Berkeley Bear. Now, years after his…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…Water Resources Control Board, the impacts already felt across the state, and why this fight matters far beyond Kings County. A Busy Year for Kings County Farm Bureau Ference opened…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…the issue extends far beyond county lines. “Agriculture is a billion-dollar industry here, supporting 15% of our jobs,” he said. “If we can’t keep farmers farming, this county turns into…