California

California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almonds, Economy, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports

…showcasing award-winning county and state programs, fostering young farmer and rancher initiatives, and promoting national advocacy. Listeners also get up-to-date California agriculture insights, including almond market news. December shipments exceeded…

Margaret Mims

From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Environment, General, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…years as Fresno County sheriff—Mims is once again answering the call to serve, this time as a candidate for Fresno County District 4 Supervisor. In a wide-ranging interview on Ag…

California

Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, General, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

Today’s  edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a timely and candid conversation with Margaret Mims, longtime agriculture advocate and candidate for Fresno County Supervisor, as hosts Nick Papagni and…

David Tangipa

David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…vetoes overturned instantly. Breaking that supermajority, Tangipa emphasized, runs straight through the Central Valley—including Merced, Madera, Tulare, Kings County, Kern County, and Bakersfield. He highlighted key races and urged voters…

George Zhuang

George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes

DanAgri-Business, Environment, Grapes, Interview, Soil, Special Reports, Specialty Crops

County: Wine, Raisins, and Research Fresno County is unique in producing wine grapes, table grapes, and raisin grapes. Zhuang’s primary focus is wine and raisin production, where he works directly…

California

California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

California agriculture continues to evolve as growers adapt to water shortages, rising labor costs, and global competition. On the latest AgNet News Hour, Fresno County Viticulture Advisor George Zhuang shared…

Janae Wallace

Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact

DanAgri-Business, Event, Interview, Special Reports

…Rodeo Janae’s background extends beyond rodeo. A graduate of Valley Center High School in northern San Diego County, she focused on athletics and choir rather than FFA or 4-H. She…

Alexandra Duarte

Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…Duarte describes State Senate District 4 as one of the most beautiful and geographically diverse districts in the state. It stretches from Truckee in the north to Inyo County in…

California Farm Bureau

California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Special Reports

…1,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies and California-grown snacks were assembled for children in Orange County. Delivered to the Centennial Farm at the Orange County Fairgrounds, the initiative emphasized…

California

Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water, Wine

…Growers and farm suppliers are encouraged to engage with legislators and county supervisors. Joining industry organizations strengthens collective influence: Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA): wtna.org California Cotton Ginners and Growers…

Iowa State University

How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Education, This Land of Ours

…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….

California

AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Economy, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports

…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…