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…Extension Kansas State University and Iowa State University were among the first to establish such extension offices, laying the groundwork for what would become a nationwide network. By connecting farmers…
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…Duarte said a roughly 50-mile extension could move millions of acre-feet of water south of the Delta each year at a cost far lower than most proposed storage projects. “These…
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…specialty crop agriculture in the country. While the event has deep roots in citrus, its scope extends well beyond one crop or region. The Expo brings together growers, researchers, extension…
Kalem Barserian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
…looking to Washington for relief. A delegation of cooperative leaders and major packers recently met with the USDA, seeking expanded purchases for school lunch and food assistance programs. Barserian believes…
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The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
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How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College
…respected institution whose influence reaches far beyond its Iowa roots. Its work in agricultural science, extension education, and innovation continues to impact farmers, researchers, and communities across the country. As…
Kansas State: America’s First Land-Grant University
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