…communities, ensuring that families had access to the latest advancements in farming practices and food production. Meeting Wartime Needs The Extension Service faced its first major challenge shortly after its…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
Today on the AgNet NewsHour, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer hosted Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, to discuss the many challenges and opportunities…
Lewis B. Schmidt and the First Agricultural History Course in America
…agricultural history continues to be an essential part of understanding how food, farming, and rural life built the United States. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…modern production standards. Looking Ahead: Hope for the Industry Despite challenges, the Nales remain committed to winemaking. John reflected on resilience and supply-demand dynamics: “We decided a long time ago…
California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…help legislators understand how decisions affect food safety, local jobs, and overall community well-being. Youth programs such as FFA, 4-H, and Grange play a key role in cultivating future advocates….
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…for the Future of Farming While challenges remain, Genasci remains optimistic. “I believe we can make a difference. California agriculture produces over 400 commodities, and our food is among the…
Founding Fathers, Farming, and the Rise of Agricultural Education
…and food production. Their interest in agricultural experimentation reflected a broader national recognition that progress in farming required innovation, research, and education. This vision laid the foundation for government involvement…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
Marlena Paolilli From Italian Restaurants to California Wine Marlena Paolilli is no stranger to food, family, and tradition. Coming from one of the Central Valley’s most iconic Italian families, her…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…throughout the supply chain. Justin noted that field trials like Iverson, a lace-leaf variety, have shown excellent results, with growing cycles ranging from 60 to 120 days depending on temperature…
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…supplying companies like Sysco Corporation with a wide variety of fresh produce. Their ability to consolidate multiple commodities onto a single truckload makes them a preferred choice for food service…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…Fairgrounds. The event hosts 5,000 second- to fourth-grade students, teaching them where their food comes from. “A lot of kids think chocolate milk comes from brown cows or that food…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…that probably shouldn’t be operating this kind of equipment.” Folio also noted that while almond turnouts are lower this season, the reduced supply is beginning to firm up prices, providing…
The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities
…development. They not only strengthened the nation’s food system but also made higher education more accessible to working families across the United States. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…line. California farmers produce the safest, healthiest food in the world, but we’re competing against imports from countries that don’t face the same restrictions.” Water, Land, and Labor Genasci highlighted…