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

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Education, This Land of Ours

farm. The Model Farm concept underscored the college’s mission: to teach agriculture through real-world application, experimentation, and innovation. This acreage became the foundation for a university that would grow into…

California

AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines

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policy and SGMA concerns Wolf reintroduction impacts The need for more farmers in public office Cecil emphasized that policymakers don’t need all the answers—they just need reliable agricultural partners to…

Colleen Cecil

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

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…said he wants to attend future Farm Days to witness firsthand how these programs teach children where food comes from—beyond the grocery store aisle. Standing Up for Farmers Ag Meter…

California

AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook

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…of Nick’s interview with Colleen Cecil, Executive Director of the Butte County Farm Bureau, following the county’s 21st Annual Agribee™ for 4th and 5th graders. Cecil highlights Butte County’s strong…

California

California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour

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…with Bryan Little – Supporting California Farmers Bryan Little, representing the California Farm Bureau, shared insights on his dual role: advocating for farm employers in legislation and regulation, and managing…

California

John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change

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…sat down with John Duarte—farmer, nursery leader, and former congressman—for a candid discussion about California’s political climate, agricultural innovation, and the future of farming families across the state. The conversation,…

organic farming boom

Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland

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…His message was clear: when farmland disappears, it does not come back. Where to Find Jacobs Farm Products Consumers can explore Jacobs Farms products at jacobsfarm.com or delcabo.com, and they…

California

Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California

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…full interview with Larry Jacobs of Jacobs Farm, one of California’s most respected organic growers. Jacobs reflects on his early decision to distance himself from chemical pesticides and the growth…