…two key areas: 1. The Power to Veto She highlighted the importance of a governor willing to question and veto unnecessary legislation. In her view: Not every new bill is…
California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate
…the state’s headed,” Jacobson explained. “It doesn’t boil down to one person—it’s the team behind them.” Douglass added that a governor willing to take a closer look at legislation and…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
…workforce heading into the 2026 growing season. Cunha highlighted the proposed Dignity Act as a major step toward addressing long-standing labor challenges across agriculture and other industries. The legislation aims…
The Homestead Act: How Free Land Transformed North American Agriculture
…transformation was the Homestead Act of 1862, which provided land to settlers willing to build homes and develop farms in the American West. The legislation played a critical role in…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…the legislation sets the target, Duarte believes the solutions already exist. “The how is the easy part,” Duarte explained. “The clarity and the leadership have been what’s stymied us all…
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
…The Morrill Act and the Birth of Extension Services A major turning point came with the passage of the Morrill Act in 1862. This legislation provided federal funding for the…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…Farm labor policy State and federal agricultural legislation Trade and market access Without rural media, many of these conversations simply wouldn’t reach the people most affected. Why This Conversation Matters…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…shrinking habitat. Bears alone are now estimated at more than 65,000 statewide, with some of the highest concentrations in her district. To address the crisis, Hadwick is introducing legislation aimed…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…ecosystem is dangerously out of balance. A Call to Engage Hadwick urged Californians to follow pending legislation, submit public comments, and support rural voices. “This is about food security, safety,…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…More Choices in Schools Looking ahead, DeLisio noted that upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans and USDA implementation may further strengthen dairy’s position. Recent legislation is expected to expand milk options…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…Cattlemen’s Association, this legislation provides practical carcass disposal solutions for livestock producers in remote areas. Williamson Act Protection: The Farm Bureau continues to safeguard reduced property tax rates for farmland…
How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College
…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…
Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges
…of 1862. This legislation established a new model for public higher education, focused on practical instruction in agriculture, engineering, and the mechanical arts. Following the act, states across the nation…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…terms of legislation. As he explains, the first year of a two-year legislative session often sees many bills fail to make it through the process. Nevertheless, some critical legislation did…