…farm-to-school programs, ensuring that students receive nutritious foods grown and produced within the state. These meals not only support child health but also strengthen local agriculture. According to DeLisio, school…
AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
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How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
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National Corn Husking Association: Preserving the Tradition of Hand-Harvested Corn
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Ohio State University: The Land-Grant Vision That Shaped Ohio’s Agricultural Legacy
…like other states, seized this opportunity to expand educational access and strengthen its agricultural and industrial workforce. A Competitive Start Initially, it was expected that one of Ohio’s two established…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
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California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…Ag Meter, California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass reflected on the organization’s 107th Annual Meeting, the challenges and advocacy wins of 2025, and the exciting programs shaping the next generation…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…just coastal regions. She also stresses the importance of supporting young farmers, promoting agricultural education through FFA and 4-H programs, and encouraging more farmers and business leaders to step into…
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…noting growing bipartisan frustration and momentum for change. The discussion also underscores the importance of FFA, Young Farmers & Ranchers programs, and leadership development. Douglass encourages farmers and agriculture-minded individuals…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…conversation moves to policy and federal oversight, including updates on SNAP program audits and the importance of transparency in government support programs. Papagni and Boyer also explore fertilizer markets, record-breaking…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…That Works All Season Long Unlike traditional spray programs, SEMIOS pheromone systems are installed before the season begins and remain active throughout the year. Aerosol devices are placed in trees…
Pheromones, Frost, and Farm Power: This Week on the AgNet News Hour
…updates. Abe Isaak of AgroLiquid explains how strategic potassium, phosphorus, and micronutrient programs are helping citrus growers boost frost protection, fruit quality, and overall crop resilience heading into winter. The…
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
…Coast: Expanding Impact Dan highlighted FCFI’s active involvement in FFA and agricultural events across the Pacific Northwest. The organization participates in more than 30 FFA programs each year in Oregon,…