…California Annual Meeting, including remarks from President and CEO Clarice Turner, who outlines global demand trends, sustainability leadership, AI-driven research, and new value-added uses for almonds, hulls, and shells. From…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…shaped by farming, research, and real-world application. In a recent conversation on the AgNet News Hour, Burkdoll sat down with host Nick Papagni to discuss everything from spray coverage and…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…and early European settlers. As Mark Oppold highlights, the state’s rise as a major agricultural center in the 19th century helped shape the direction of American farming as a whole….
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…for Science-Based Policy A major theme of the discussion centered on the regulatory pressures facing American farmers. Dan expressed concern about what he described as ideologically driven regulations, particularly those…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…leader with more than 60 years in the industry, offers a bold, research-driven perspective that challenges long-held assumptions about wine, consumers, and marketing. Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers,…
How Ohio State University Was Founded: The Land-Grant History Behind the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College
…College—a school designed to bring practical, research-based education to a rapidly changing nation. A National Law That Reshaped American Education The Morrill Act of 1862 provided federal land to states…
How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College
…did not become official until March 1858. This formal establishment signified Iowa’s commitment to developing a world-class institution devoted to agricultural science, research, and hands-on learning—an ambitious vision for its…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…Nick also announced plans to bring premium olive oil producer Vincent Ricchiuti onto a future episode. Innovation Spotlight: Avocados, Organics & New Crop Research The episode highlighted several exciting developments:…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…Day, scheduled for Wednesday, December 3rd. This one-day farm show includes: Presentations from the Department of Pesticide Regulation Updates from the Butte County Ag Commissioner Insights from CSU Chico’s Center…
Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges
…founded colleges and universities that became central to agricultural research, rural development, and community outreach, shaping the landscape of American education and farming for generations. New Additions to the Land-Grant…
Kansas State: America’s First Land-Grant University
…first Morrill Act land-grant college, Kansas State University has upheld a mission centered on public service, open access to education, and support for agriculture. The university’s enduring role in research,…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…the 2026 gubernatorial race will center around one theme: California is being left behind, even as the rest of the country surges ahead economically and environmentally. According to Duarte, America…