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

…of strengthening agricultural knowledge and innovation, the Iowa General Assembly made a landmark decision in 1856: it enacted legislation to create the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. This initiative…

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AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Economy, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports

The latest midweek edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a fast-paced blend of California agriculture updates, community conversations, and industry innovations. Hosted by Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer, the…

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

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Economy, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports

…being a leader in ag tech. These restrictions limit productivity and innovation, even when autonomous equipment could operate safely in scenarios like mowing orchard rows or applying pesticides. Labor and…

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California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports

…and continuing innovative strategies that combine environmental stewardship, economic viability, and community-focused farming. Conclusion Stuart Woolf’s work exemplifies how innovation, adaptability, and policy advocacy can address California agriculture’s modern challenges….

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

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almonds, Avocado, Economy, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Trade, Water

…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,…

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

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Organic, Special Reports, Water

…efficiently, reduce labor needs, and increase wages. Are California Regulators Ready for Innovation? Jacobs says growers are eager for new technology—but state regulations remain a problem. California still has a…

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Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Disease, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Organic, Pistachios, Podcasts, Regulation, Soil, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…without always receiving higher margins, especially as the price gap between organic and conventional crops continues to narrow. Automation and Precision Tools: Innovation Meets Old Rules Jacobs highlights how automation,…