…field labor — it’s about coding, engineering, and data science too. Later in the program, Nick and Josh interviewed Leo Zacky, former head of Zacky Farms and now a candidate…
Henry Groseclose and the Founding of FFA: A Legacy in Agricultural Education
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Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…innovation and agricultural programs. National retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Taco Bell, and Cisco discussing supplier collaboration, food safety, and the future of food purchasing. Industry-driven certificate programs to help…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
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…announced another $1 billion in disaster relief funds for California’s dairy industry through the ELRP program. This comes on top of an earlier billion-dollar package, providing critical support as milk…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
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My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
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Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…moisture and suppress weeds. This system maximized land productivity, improved soil health, and provided balanced nutrition. Today, agricultural scientists often point to the Three Sisters as a model of sustainable…
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…program, which he says is currently too expensive and inefficient. The Need for Policy Engagement Cameron is a strong advocate for connecting policymakers with real farming experiences. He frequently invites…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
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Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
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From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
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Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity
…nutrition and health standards are met early in life.” Purina has developed targeted nutrition programs like PrimeStart, designed to enhance muscularity and marbling in beef-on-dairy calves. Research shows higher planes…
Henry A. Wallace: Father of Hybrid Corn
Photo by Johann Piber/Pexels image A Young Innovator in Iowa In 1904, a 16-year-old high school student in Iowa began experimenting with corn in the hopes of boosting crop yields….
