California

Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio

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…processing Managing direct-to-retail sales Without this structure, staying competitive becomes difficult. Foglio highlights Sun-Maid and National Raisin as examples of operations thriving through innovation and strong marketing. Almonds and pistachios…

Dan Janzen

Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit

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…Janzen of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI). For Dan, it was more than just another event—it marked FCFI’s first visit to California, expanding their national outreach to support…

Kansas State University

Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins

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…in Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute, its founding took place during the American Civil War, a period marked by national upheaval yet also visionary public investment in education. Despite…

Ohio State University

How Ohio State University Was Founded: The Land-Grant History Behind the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College

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…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…

California

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

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…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

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AI image by ChatGPT A National Moment in Agricultural Advancement In the mid-1800s, agriculture was the driving force of American life, shaping communities, economies, and national expansion. Recognizing the importance…

California

AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines

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…Organic Grower Summit – Monterey These conferences offer growers education, networking, and a break from fieldwork during the slower winter season. National Association of Farm Broadcasting: Industry Takeaways Lorrie shared…

Colleen Cecil

Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues

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…which she and many agricultural groups opposed. She expressed frustration with what she described as manipulative political messaging during the campaign, especially claims tying the measure to national political figures—despite…

land-grant universities

Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges

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…added as recently as 1994, reflecting an ongoing national effort to broaden educational access and serve historically underserved communities. A major focus of this expansion was the inclusion of tribal…