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Recent Video Features
Fresno State Winery / Viticulture and Enology Program Feature (Wine Oh! TV, Dec. 10)
Fresno State Ag Dean steps into new role on state advisory board (KSEE 24, Dec. 9)
Fresno State hosts Agribusiness Management Conference (Michael Swanson interview) (KGPE (CBS 47), Dec. 4)
Fresno State hosts Agribusiness Management Conference (Trudi Hughes interview) (KGPE (CBS 47), Dec. 4)
George Soares interview - Fresno State Agribusiness Management Conference (GV Wire, Nov. 20)
Michael Swanson interview - Fresno State Agribusiness Management Conference (GV Wire, Nov. 20)
Enology 105 Class Spotlight (Oct. 22)
Viticulture 103 Class Spotlight (Oct. 21)
Jordan College Overview Video (Oct. 10)
In Memory of Ag Education Faculty Dr. Rosco Vaughn (Oct. 9)
Fresno State students experience Portuguese culture during internship (KGPE (CBS) 47, Oct. 2)
Fresno State’s annual Grape Day (KGPE 47 (CBS), Aug. 13)
Eye On Ag: Azorean students heading home after a month at Fresno State (KSEE 24 (NBC) / KGPE 47 (CBS), July 31)
This is how Fresno State keeps its dairy cows cool during high temperatures (KGPE (CBS), July 9)
Jordan College Undergraduate Dean's Medalist Reyna Mero Spotlight (June 18)
Fresno State (pre-vet) student (Amelia DeiPaola) competes in NCAA championship (June 6)
Jordan College Graduate Dean's Medalist M. Orlando Tapia Spotlight (May 24)
Jordan College Commencement Event Video (May 17)
Fresno State ag students raising horses as part of the animal sciences program (KGPE 47 (CBS), May 10)
Fresno State Winery student assistant John Wilson bottling day interview (FOX26, April 26)
Valley crops impacted by latest round of storms (Robert Willmott interview) (ABC30, April 15)
Fresno State student (Hailey Wilbur) making strides in college rodeo (KGPE 47 (CBS), March 29)
Fresno State student (Tyler Jones) shares what it’s like to ride in a college rodeo (KGPE 47 (CBS), March 22)
Wesley Haslett, Fresno State Creamery Interview (KGPE 47 (CBS), March 21)
Daniel Avila, Fresno State Creamery Interview (KGPE 47 (CBS), March 21)
Fresno State Agribusiness Management Conference Spotlight (Dec. 1)
Jordan College Day of Giving Spotlight (Nov. 1)
Viticulture prepaing students for winemaking (KGPE 47 (CBS), Oct. 20)
Visit by Foster Farms CEO Donnie Smith Fresno State Poultry Education and Research Center (Sept. 22)
Fresno State student encourages women to pursue careers in agriculture (KGPE 47 (CBS), Sept. 1)
Fresno State ag students (Kelsey Waugaman) utilizing spray technology (KGPE 47 (CBS), Aug. 11)
Students from Portugal completing ag internship at Fresno State (ABC 30, July 31)
Fresno State leading valley dairy innovations (July 24)
Cows to Neurons Study Abroad Partnership: Fresno State and UP Aguascalientes 2022 (Short version, July 15)
College Newsletters
Recent News / Press Releases
April 2025
Gibson Farm Market hosts spring plant sale (April 2)
March
International student finds recipe for success 8,500 miles from home (March 26)
Community support lifts Fresno State’s Day of Giving results to a new record high (March 31)
February
California Water Institute names director (Feb. 27)
Conference examines Central Valley’s role in state’s climate future (Feb. 12)
Fresno State sets schedule for 2025 commencement celebrations (Feb. 10)
Fresno State showcases programs at world’s largest agricultural exposition (Feb. 7)
New farmer-focused survey reveals barriers to sustainable groundwater (Feb. 7)
January
Company registration still open for campus agriculture career fair (Jan. 17)
December
Twenty West Coast companies receive dairy innovation grants (Dec. 12)
Jordan College welcomes 11th honors cohort (Dec. 10)
Agricultural Business Alumna Spotlight: Lilly Kier (Dec. 9)
Brillante publishes research and receives grants tied to viticulture disease detection (Dec. 9)
Student-led grocery tours teach healthy shopping options (Dec. 9)
Pre-Vet Club hosts pet pictures with Santa Claus (Dec. 3)
November
Jordan College dean appointed to State Board of Food and Agriculture (Nov. 26)
Tarrant presents on poultry industry bird welfare and sustainability at EuroTier Conference (Nov. 25)
Common Threads Award nominees being accepted through Dec. 2 (Nov. 19)
Fast Birkner named executive director of Ag One Foundation (Nov. 25)
Common Threads Award nominees being accepted through Dec. 2 (Nov. 19)
California Water Institute projects provide regional perspective for Prop. 4 (Nov. 18)
Shrestha co-publishes research article on farming system ecological principles (Nov. 18)
Fresno State sweeps soil judging regional team and individual titles (Nov. 12)
Agricultural Business / Veterans Day Student Spotlight: Andrew Arroyo (Nov. 11)
Honor Flight trip gives veteran (Ventress) new perspective on his service (Nov. 7)
Fresno State rodeo returns to Clovis Rodeo Grounds (Nov. 6)
Congratulations retiree: Bill Green, Center for Irrigation Technology (Nov. 4)
October
Dairy Science student places second at World Dairy Expo (Oct. 31)
Campus Research Spotlight: Plant Science Associate Professor Margaret Ellis (Oct. 28)
Food, Family and Farm Month offers host of community events (Oct. 17)
Agribusiness conference charts future of California agriculture (Oct. 9)
Dr. Rosco Vaughn: Losing a valued member of the campus community (Oct. 6)
California Water Institute partners with Sustainable Conservation to study on-farm recharge (Oct. 3)
September
Ag business student receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement (Sept. 23)
Ag projects help Fresno State sets another record for research funding (Sept. 19)
Ag students Bylsma and Voon part of 26th class of Smittcamp Family Honors College scholars (Sept. 18)
Fresno State Plant Science Student Spotlight, Vang Yang (Sept. 12)
Industrial Technology Student Spotlight Ashraf Alkiesoum (Sept. 5)
August
Students benefit from new Oxbo-Fresno State partnership (Aug. 30)
Jordan College welcomes new faces, equipment and facilities (Aug. 26)
Ag summit explores how water users coexist in California (Aug. 22)
Goorahoo honored with Irrigation Association Excellence in Education Award (Aug. 19)
California Water Institute highlights complex water issues for legislative staff (Aug. 19)
Fresno State to host second annual dairy innovation conference (Aug. 16)
Fresno State Expands Farm Credit Multicultural Scholars Program (Aug. 8)
July
Fourth-generation agriculturist tabbed as new Ag One president (July 26)
Grape Day showcases future of vineyard and winery practices (July 26)
Nearing 100 years old, alumna continues deep community support (July 17)
Losing a valued member of the campus community member: plant science faculty Ken Heupel (July 8)
Agricultural Education Student Kailey Stone Spotlight (July 7)
Gibson Farm Market open on July 4th (July 3)
Fagundes Brothers to be honored as Jordan College Top Dog Recipients (July 2)
June
Agricultural Business Student Tatyn Silva Spotlight (June 30)
Natalie Anselmo, Agribusiness Education Student Spotlight (June 30)
Fresno State dominates university wine contest (June 18)
Women’s rodeo team ready for college nationals return (June 6)
Shelby Robinette, Agricultural Business Student Spotlight (June 6)
May
Empowering Spanish-speaking communities through water education (May 28)
State champion follows family path to ag communications degree (May 24)
A summer favorite, Fresno State sweet corn arrives at farm market (May 23)
Limited edition graduate’s reserve wine on sale (May 13)
Losing a valued member of the campus community: Dr. Clift Cullen (May 13)
Food Science and Nutrition Graduate Wonsun You Student Spotlight (May 11)
Viticulture and Enology Student Shannon Dibble Spotlight (May 9)
Agricultural Business Student Keahilele Mattson Spotlight (May 8)
Ninth Jordan College Honors Cohort presents research (May 7)
Mero announced among University Undergraduate Dean's Medalists (May 6)
Tapia recognized among University Graduate Dean's Medalists (May 3)
April
Fresno State makes waves in water education with new minor (April 23)
Summit showcases Fresno State innovation and entrepreneurship (April 23)
Fresno State to host 76th annual FFA Field Day event (April 19)
Award-winning wines featured at Taste of Spring (April 15)
Fresno State Industrial Technology Student Sara Mekideche Spotlight (April 11)
Viticulture and Enology Student Alberto Ramirez Student Spotlight (April 10)
March
Research Week celebrates scholarly exploration, collaboration (March 28)
Rodeo team welcomes top collegiate talent to Coarsegold event (March 26)
Jordan College uncorks new wine business degree (March 26)
Study explores groundwater recharge areas near local communities (March 26)
Viticulture and Enology Graduate Student Quinn Cahoon Research Spotlight (March 25)
Fresno State sets commencement schedule to recognize 2024 graduates (March 20)
Grocery tours emphasize fruit and vegetable options (March 20)
Pre-veterinary Club hosts canine vaccination and microchip clinic (March 19)
Animal Science and Rodeo Team Student Member Savannah Salters Spotlight (March 18)
Groundwater Awareness Week shines spotlight on vital water issues (March 11)
Campus Kudos: Plant Science assistant professor Dr. Sangeeta Bansal (March 11)
Agricultural Education Student Ivan Trujillo Spotlight (March 8)
February
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight: Lee Azevedo (Feb. 18)
World Ag Expo showcases Fresno State’s ties to nation’s leading ag area (Feb. 9)
New semi truck emissions testing program opens on campus (Feb. 1)
January
California Water Institute awarded grant to bolster regional climate resilience (Jan. 24)
Industrial Technology Student Spotlight Jose A. Cabrera (Jan. 14)
Hadden joins WET Center as new director (Jan. 11)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight Jose Cobos (Jan. 9)
(* news / press releases / feature story archives)
Recent News Stories
Ag Day activities, a Grad Festival, and Success Bootcamp Hispanic Engineer, April (Hispanic Enineer & Information Technology Mar 24.)
California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Names Davidson Pattiz to Board (Perishabale, Mar 24.)
California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Names Davidson Pattiz to Board; Mike Young Comments (And Now U Know, Mar. 21)
Progressive Events: ‘Latest and greatest’ in agriculture innovation on display at World Ag Expo 2025 (Ag Proud, Mar 20.)
Chamber supports next generation of ag leaders (Turlock Journal, Mar 18.)
Empowering the Next Generation - Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship Applications are Open! (Wine Business, Mar 6.)
Join Us for California Soil Health Field Days! (Morning Ag Clips, Mar 4.)
BioSolutions Conference unveils future of sustainable agriculture, roots of innovation (The Business Journal, Feb. 24)
This plant nursery outside Clovis to close after 25 years (msn, Feb. 22)
PacBio to Participate in TD Cowen's 45th Annual Health Care Conference (YourCentralValley, Feb. 19)
Joe Romanini Obituary (legacy, Feb 15.)
Potential impact of heavy rain on crops like citrus and almonds (ABC 30 Action News, Feb. 13)
Young Farmers and Ranchers: The Next Generation of Ag Advocates (Wine Buseinss, Feb. 13)
Author Correction: Study of the litter in the urban environment as primary and secondary microplastics sources (Nature, Feb. 12)
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo 'We Believe in Growing' scholarship winners announced (The Sentinel, Feb. 11)
Has the battle against bird flu been lost? (Latin Sun, Feb. 10)
Has the battle against bird flu been lost? (Latin Sun, Feb. 10)
Honoring Black History on CBS47 (Channel 24/47, Feb. 8)
Fresno State Shines at the World Ag Expo (Newz9, Feb. 8)
Dairy Donations Championed by Ag Students (AG Info, Jan. 27)
Scholarships Support Aspiring Winemakers’ Dreams (News Break, Jan. 27)
Scholarships Support Aspiring Winemakers’ Dreams (NBC Palm Springs, Jan. 26)
Nonprofit Supports Aspiring Winemakers with Scholarships (NBC Palm Springs, Jan. 25)
California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Names Lesa Eidman as New President and CEO; Mike Young Remarks (And Now U Know, Jan. 23)
May-Johnson adds two former Bulldogs to staff (Fox Sports 970 AM, Jan.10)
This plant nursery outside Clovis to close after 25 years (KSEE24, Jan. 10)
Meet A Future Leader In Fresno: Anthony Agueda (Patch, Jan. 15)
Calling all growers: Stockton workshop to showcase strategies for young orchards (Stocktonia, Jan. 14)
California Dairy Students Partner With California Dairy Families to Raise Milk for Families in Need (Morning Ag Clips, Jan. 13)
This plant nursery outside Clovis to close after 25 years (Your Central Valley, Jan. 9)
Episode 48 — Can the hot cottage cheese trend continue? (Dairy Foods, Jan. 3)
Study of the litter in the urban environment as primary and secondary microplastics sources (Nature, Dec.30)
Grower Irrigation Academy Workshop and Field Day Materials Available (Mc Mullin Area, Dec. 18)
Plant Science Club wins national competitions (Morning Ag Clips, Dec. 28)
Fresno State Course Spotlight: Sensory Evaluation (CMAC TV, Dec. 13)
Winemaker Kris Curran Dies (Santa Barbara Independent, Dec. 12)
Ripple Effect: Juan Gallego-Calderon Never Expected a Life Full of Backcountry Skiing, Climbing, International Travel, and Hydropower (U.S. Department of Energy, Dec. 10)
Fresno State professor steps into new government role (Your Central Valley, Dec 9.)
Visit Yosemite Wine Country: Explore Madera, Oakhurst, and More (Wine Oh TV, Dec. 10)
Watkins Ranch: Raising cattle in California a challenge (Capital Press, Dec. 5)
(ASAE alum Carissa Rivers) Rivers Red Angus: Quality over quantity (Capital Press, Dec. 5)
NMR metabolomics as a complementary tool to brix-acid tests for navel orange quality control of long-term cold storage (Nature, Dec.3)
Jordan College dean appointed to State Board of Food and Agriculture (Business Journal, Dec. 2)
California Dairy Students Partner With California Dairy Families To Raise Milk For Families In Need (California Dairy Press Room, Dec. 2)
Raymond Maul Obituary (Alumnus Dec. 1)
California Water Institute projects provide regional perspective for Prop. 4 (Nov. 19)
Newsom Appoints Fresno State Dean to Food Board (GV Wire, Nov. 18)
What Is Saving Grace for Embattled Valley Farmers? People Always Need Food (GV Wire, Nov. 17)
Give the gift of food and wine in California this holiday season (Johnny Jet Blog, Nov. 17)
Fresno State Sweeps Soil Judging Regional Team and Individual Titles (Nov.2)
Poultry gut health and sustainability & welfare seminars at EuroTier (Poultry World, Nov. 11)
Fresno, South American firm team up to fight crop bacterial disease (Business Journal, Nov. 11)
Fresno symposium to focus on water’s impact on farmland values (SJV Water, Nov. 8)
F3 Innovate Wants to Develop The Agrifood Technology Workforce (AGInfo.net, Nov. 7)
Steve Goff, Winemaker and Vineyard Manager for Colene Clemens in Newberg, OR, was featured in Owen Bargreen for his new wines. (VE Alum, Nov. 4)
Grape Digression 2024: Justine Osilla, Winemaker For Kabayan Wines (Forbes, Nov. 2)
Dairy Science Student Places Second at World Dairy Expo (Morning Ag Clips, Nov. 1)
Joanna Garcia Rose (Ag Business alum) - State Assembly District 27 candidate information page (The Rampage, Oct. 30)
John Carreiro (Ag Business alum) - Bellevue City Council Candidate Q&A (Idaho Mountain Express, Oct. 30)
USDA Launches Program Promoting Organic Dairy Products | Organic Farm Magazine (Organic Farm Magazine, Oct. 30)
Winemaker Pals Say Goodbye to Barry Jackson (VE alum obituary) (Edible Monterey Bay, Oct. 29)
Lorna Roush - People on the Move (Business Journal, Oct. 25)
AVHS’s Animal Science Pathway Students Head to FFA Nationals (ASAE student Lawson Secord) (Victor Valley News Group, Oct. 24)
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events (AgNet West Radio Network, Oct. 23)
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events (AgNetWest Radio, Oct. 23)
Food, Family, & Farm Month Includes Over 15 Events (Sierra News Online, Oct. 21)
9 of the World’s Most Influential Indigenous-Owned Wineries (VE alum Tara Gomez, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 21)
Edward Lynch Obituary (The Fresno Bee, October 18)
Food, Family and Farm Month Offers Host of Community Events (Morning Ag Clips, October 18)
Hollis Campbell Obituary (AGBS alum, Legacy, com, Oct. 18)
AgNet News Hour (Charles Hillyer interview, AgNet News, Oct. 17)
Cataloging San Joaquin Valley water projects is a huge and ever-changing task (Laura Ramos interviewed) (SJVwater.org, Oct. 16)
Fresno State Gibson Farm Market bringing fall festival (KSEE 24, Oct 14)
Agribusiness Conference Charts Future of California Agriculture (Morning Ag Clips, October 11)
AG Alert: Done right, flooding fields can be efficient (Maven's Notebook, October 9)
Artisanal Cheese, Anyone? Fresno State Gets Federal Grant for New Dairy Products (GV Wire, Oct. 9)
WineBusiness Monthly to Honor Chateau Montelena’s Bo Barrett at Annual Leadership Dinner (WineBusiness, October 8)
Jerome Clayton Falls Obituary (Agronomy alum, Lawrence County Record, Missouri, Oct. 8)
Fresno State utilizes grant funding to study groundwater recharge (The Sun, Oct. 7)
California Water Institute, Sustainable Conservation to Study On-Farm Recharge (Morning Ag Clips, Oct. 7)
Fresno State Begins Aquifer Recharge Project with Partnership (Sierra News, Oct. 7)
Fresno's Whole Vine Festival: A Grapeful Celebration of Agriculture (GVWire, Oct. 7)
Profile - Steven Were Omamo (International Food Policy Research Institute, Oct. 6)
Fresno State's Water Institute Teams with Nonprofit to Study on-Farm Recharge (GV Wire, Oct. 6)
USDA Invests more than $11 Million to Support Resiliency in U.S. Dairy Industry (USDA, Oct. 4)
Grower Irrigation Academy Workshop (McMullin Area, October 4)
Fresno State gets almost $700,000 to help dairy businesses (KSEE 24 / KGPE 47, Oct. 4)
Fresno State students experience Portuguese culture during internship (KGPE 47, Oct. 2)
Ag Student (Anthony Agueda) Rewarded with Award for Outstanding Achievement (Sierra News, Sept. 30)
280 Project removes barriers to California’s winemaking industry (written by VE alum, David Salazar) (Ag Daily, Oct. Sept. 30)
WineBusiness Monthly Announces Honorees for 2024 Wine Industry Financial Symposium Leadership Dinner (WineBusiness, September 24)
Collaboration Is a Superpower (Morning AG Clips, September 24)
Western Region CCA Announces CCA of the Year & Award Recipients (Ag West Radio Network, Sept. 24)
(AGBS student) Agueda receives National Dairy Board Scholarship Award (Morning Ag Clips, Sept. 19)
Former Fresno State professor giving back to dairy industry (Business Journal, Sept. 19)
Whole Vine Festival to Focus on What Makes Central Valley Special (Morning Ag Clips, Sept. 17)
In Memoriam: Sparkling Wine Master Barry Jackson (VE alum) (Edible Monterey Bay, Sept. 16)
Agricultural Programs in California Colleges (College Vine, September 6)
Oxbo partners with Fresno State on harvesting equipment (Fruit Growers News, Sept. 4)
Ag Summit at Fresno State Will Explore Water Use Collaboration in California (GV Wire, Sept. 3)
Oxbo Official Partner With Fresno State (Seed Today, Aug. 30)
Q&A with IA award recipient Dave Goorahoo: Insights on irrigation education and the future of the industry Luke Reynolds, Irrigation News (Aug. 30)
Real California Milk Excelerator Competition Announces Health and Wellness Cohort (Morning Ag Clips, August 28)
Irrigation Scheduling in Young, Nonbearing Trees is Equally Important as it is in Mature Orchards (Charles Hillyer interview) (West Coast Nut, August 26)
Ag Summit Explores How Water Users Coexist in California (Morning Ag Clips, Aug. 26)
Ag summit at Fresno State set for September (San Joaquin Valley Sun, Aug. 23)
Thomas John Mackey Obituary (The Press Democrat, August 23)
Fresno’s ‘Mike’ Shahin Nury Dies at 100: Army Veteran Made His Mark in Business & Food Science (GV Wire, August 20)
$1.5 Million in Grants Available to California Dairy Processors, Applications Open (California Dairy, Aug. 15)
Fresno State’s annual Grape Day (KGPE 47 (CBS), Aug. 13)
Britt Richards (VE Alum) Interview - Head High Wines Winemaker (Inside WInemaking Podcast, Aug. 13)
Matthews Winery: Crafting Columbia Valley Excellence (VE Alum) (Dallas Wine Chick, Aug. 11)
Homer Lundberg Obituary (Ag Education alum) (Chico Enterprise-Record, Aug. 9)
Belmont Nursery: A less ‘intimidating’ type of ag (Capital Press, Aug. 8)
Ottavino Wines Relocates Operations to Grow Winemaking & Consulting Business (VE Alum Shalini Sekhar) (Wine Industry Network Advisor, Aug. 6)
Black female cattle rancher from Fresno breaks stereotypes as she blazes new trail (Fresno Bee, Aug. 6)
Roger Duncan's Research 'Blew Up Preconceived Ideas' on Improved Almond, Peach, Grape Production (PS alum) (Morning Ag Clips, Aug. 6)
Fresno State Expands Farm Credit Multicultural Scholars Program Student Ambassadors reach out to high school students, encourage careers in agriculture (Morning Ag Clips, August 5)
Herbert Kaprielian Obituary (Legacy.com, Aug. 5)
Grape Day Showcases Future of Vineyard and Winery Practices (Morning Ag Clips, Aug. 4)
California FFA Foundation Announces Grace Miller as Development Officer (Morning Ag Clips, Aug. 4)
Hugo Rodriguez’s Start in Animal Science (FFA Website, Aug. 2)
APPLY NOW: $1.5 Million In Grants Available To Dairy Processors In California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington (American Ag Network, Aug. 1)
Fresno’s Whole Vine Festival to return in October (Business Journal, Aug. 1)
Reviving Small and Midsized Dairy Farms: Secretary Vilsack’s Bold Strategy for Sustainable Growth (The Bullvine, Oct. 21)
Britt Richards (VE Alum) Interview - Head High Wines Winemaker (Inside WInemaking Podcast, Aug. 13)
Matthews Winery: Crafting Columbia Valley Excellence (VE Alum) (Dallas Wine Chick, Aug. 11)
Homer Lundberg Obituary (Ag Education alum) (Chico Enterprise-Record, Aug. 9)
Belmont Nursery: A less ‘intimidating’ type of ag (Capital Press, Aug. 8)
Ottavino Wines Relocates Operations to Grow Winemaking & Consulting Business (VE Alum Shalini Sekhar) (Wine Industry Network Advisor, Aug. 6)
Roger Duncan's Research 'Blew Up Preconceived Ideas' on Improved Almond, Peach, Grape Production (PS alum) (Morning Ag Clips, Aug. 6)
Black female cattle rancher from Fresno breaks stereotypes as she blazes new trail (Fresno Bee, Aug. 6)
Fresno State Expands Farm Credit Multicultural Scholars Program Student Ambassadors reach out to high school students, encourage careers in agriculture (Morning Ag Clips, August 5)
Herbert Kaprielian Obituary (Legacy.com, Aug. 5)
Grape Day Showcases Future of Vineyard and Winery Practices (Morning Ag Clips, Aug. 4)
California FFA Foundation Announces Grace Miller as Development Officer (Morning Ag Clips, Aug. 4)
Hugo Rodriguez’s Start in Animal Science (FFA Website, Aug. 2)
APPLY NOW: $1.5 Million In Grants Available To Dairy Processors In California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington (American Ag Network, Aug. 1)
Fresno’s Whole Vine Festival to return in October (Business Journal, Aug. 1)
NATO’s Most Vulnerable Flank, but Not for the Reasons We Think (Military Review magazine, July/August 2024)
Fourth-Generation Agriculturist Tabbed as New Ag One President (Morning Ag Clips, July 31)
Getting "in the game" with Fresno State Bulldog Mac Dalena (AGBS student / football player) (KMPH, July 27)
Fresno County farmstand sells ‘dino’ melons and ‘sugar baby’ watermelons. Where to find it (Alum Joe Del Bosque) (Fresno Bee, July 25)
Harnessing power of young minds (Cheese Market News, July 23)
Grape ExpectationsL A Day with Ray Krause, the Wine Wizard of Madera County (GV Wire, July 19)
The Vineyard Team awards scholarships to empower future leaders (Paso Robles Daily News, July 19)
Grape Expectations: A Day with Ray Krause, the Wine Wizard of Madera County (GV Wire, July 19)
Roger Dale Wright Obituary (Dignite, July 16)
Fresno State Welcoming Win Biz Degree, Campus Brewery (The Business Journal, July 15)
Fresno State’s Amelia DiPaola (ASAE pre-vet student) nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year (SJV Sun, July 11)
CDFA’s Inspection Services Division welcomes summer intern (PS student Tonantzin Ortiz) and congratulates her for California Women for Agriculture scholarship (CDFA Plant Seeds Blog, July 10)
Varied solutions eyed for chickweed in small grains (Anil Shrestha, Jennifer Valdez-Herrera) (AgAlert, July 10)
District 4 Dairy Princess crown goes to Alexis Dias (incoming VE freshman) Fresno State Macie Silva (Denair) as chosen as second alternate (Oakdale Leader, July 10)
Vineyard Team Launches 2025 Fundraising for the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship: Benefiting Children of Vineyard and Winery Workers (Win Advisor, July 9)
Winery named ‘Small Producer of the Year’ at competition (VE alum Nichole Healey-Finn) (Paso Robles Daily News, July 8)
Meet the 2024-25 EPIC Fellows (AGBS/ASAE alum Jacob Vazquez) (Stanford Global Studies / School of Humanities and Sciences, July 8)
California’s Water Supply Should Keep Valley Farmers Afloat This Summer (Laura Ramos) (Epoch Times, July 1)
Inspection Services welcomes summer intern and congratulates her for California Women for Agriculture scholarship (California Department of Food and Ag Blog, July 1)
Agueda receives NDS / DMI Milk Marketing & Dairy Products Scholarship (Dairy Agenda Today, June 27)
Indigenous Pride in Agriculture (USDA, June 27)
American Pistachio Growers Hires New President and CEO (Morning Ag Clips, June 26)
Signorello Estate Appoints Michael Costley Winemaker (Wine Industry Network Advisor, June 26)
2024 Winter Academic All-Big 12 Team Recognizes 604 (XII, June 25)
Review of the farm tour continues (Daily News, June 22)
Fresno State Jordan College Uncorks New Wine Business Degree (American Vineyard, May 20)
Fresno State dominates university wine contest (Wine Business, June 19)
Ag teacher earns master’s from Cal Poly (CoastalView.com, June 19)
Kenneth Lee Heupel Obituary (Merced Sun-Star, June 19)
PLEASE THE PALATE WINE OF THE WEEK: CAMINS 2 DREAMS YILÁ 2022 RED BLEND, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY (Please the Palate, June 19)
From the Orchard: Scott Severson on the Joys and Challenges of Being a Small Family Farmer (West Coast Nut, June 18)
Almond Board of California reveals 2024 Tastemaker Trials Student Competition winners (bake, June 18)
Almond Board of California Announces 2024 Tastemaker Trials Student Competition Winners (PR Newswire, June 17)
Preemergent Herbicide Can Be A Better Choice (PS faculty Anil Shrestha) (Ag Info, June 17)
Tribute to Mr. Marvin D. Melikian (Jay Chapel Directors, June 14)
Hancock's West Coast College & University Wine Festival draws 300 (Santa Ynez Valley News, June 10)
Top Wine Society Award and Scholarship Helps Educator Continue Learning (Morning AgClips, June 10)
Women’s Rodeo Team Ready for College Nationals Return (Morning Ag Clips, June 9)
Discover the health benefits of local corn at Fresno State’s Gibson Farm Market (Clovis Roundup, June 7)
WET Center at Fresno State onboards first high school entrepreneurs (The Business Journal, June 7)
Fresno State student competes in NCAA championship (CBS47, June 6)
Top wine society award and scholarship helps educator continue learning (Agrilife, June 5)
24-25 AY Temporary Faculty Pool - Animal Sciences (HigherEd Jobs, June 2)
An ode to Memorial Day, wine, and a graduation | Kevin Merrill (Valley News, May 29)
Four vie for District 4 Dairy Princess crown (Turlock Journal, May 28)
13 organizations sign historic agreement to fight illegal seed practices (YourCentralValley.com, May 28)
Bird flu: Why health experts are so worried about raw milk (YourCentralValley.com, May 26)
Fresno State Sweet Corn Returns To Gibson Farm Market (KMJ Radio, May 24)
This Sweet Tradition Is Sure to Bring Out the Crowds at Fresno State's Farm Market | GVWire (GV Wire, May 23)
This is when Fresno State sweet corn is being sold (it’s soon) (KSEE24/CBS47, May 23)
Fresno State Sweet Corn season kicks off (FOX 26, May 23)
Napa Valley’s Cliff Lede winery hires Eric Gallegos to lead vineyard operations (North Bay Business Journal, May 21)
Turlock Certified Farmers Market awards scholarships to local students (Turlock Journal, May 21)
Pacific Coast Dairy Businesses Awarded $5.87 Million in Grants (Culture Cheese, May 20)
WineInk: Siduri’s Pinot Path (Aspen Times, May 18)
Westlands Water District Announces 2024 Scholarship Winners (FS students-to-be Brayson Gillio, Nolan Herrin, Angelina Lee, Angela Rosa, Isabella Silva, Moises Solorio) (California Ag Net, May 17)
A Carbonic Chardonnay from Neely Wines (Edible Monterey Bay, May 17)
Jordan College Uncorks New Wine Business Degree (Advisor Win Industry Network, May 17)
In the land of peaches and oranges, California farmworkers are learning skills for a new future (IT faculty Michael Ornelas) (KVPR, May 16)
Groundwater Recharge Projects Taking Shape in Central Valley (West Coast Nut, May 16)
Wine of the week: Tom Mackey Cellars, 2021 Sirius Red Wine (Press Democrat, May 14)
Bird Flu, but Fresno Raw Milk Fans Undeterred (GV Wire, May 14)
$5.87 Million Awarded by PCC-DBII to Dairy Businesses in Five States (Morning Ag Clips, May 14)
Richard "Dick" Malkasian Obituary (PS Alum) (Legacy.com, May 14)
Neely experiments with the science of winemaking (Mercury News, May 14)
Industry Pioneer Jack Wilkey and his Wife Pat Honored (California Ag Today, May 13)
Soon-to-be Fresno State Enology graduates create '2024 Graduate Reserve' red blend wine (abc30, May 10)
Fresno State ag students raising horses as part of the animal sciences program (KGPE 47 (CBS), May 10)
LANDON GHEER AND GIL RODRIGUEZ (PS Alum) JOINS SOIL HEALTH COMPANY MYLAND'S SALES TEAM (MyLand news release, May 10)
Fresno State offers new minor focused on water (abc30, May 9)
Registration Now Open for Fresno Stockmanship & Stewardship Event (Morning Ag Clips, May 8)
Orchards Not So Chill with Warmer Winters (Knee Deep Times, May 8)
Beloved Blue Jacket Finds its Way Home (PS alum Janet Sutro) (The Feed, May 8)
2024’s Miss Clovis Rodeo Queen Contestants (Clovis Roundup, May 6)
Fresno State Jordan College of Ag Sciences and Technology adding new 'Wine Business' degree (abc30, May 6)
Fresno State’s equine program (Hunter Bailey student feature / foaling season) (CBS47, May 6)
Fresno State Announces 2024 Graduate Deans’ Medalists (GV Wire, May 4)
New sausages unveiled at Fresno State’s ‘Sausage Fest’ (KGPE / KSEE, May 3)
(Paulina Estrada) 2 Clovis North students heading to International Science and Engineering Fair (ABC30, May 3)
Podcast interview with Food Science and Nutrition Graduate Student Claudia Lopez (Leah’s Pantry, May 1)
Fresno State Winery student assistant John Wilson bottling day interview (FOX26, April 26)
New minor in Water Education at Fresno State (ABC30, April 24)
Young Orchard Water and Nutrient Management Workshops Offered (Morning Ag Clips, April 21)
Trombetta Family Wines of Sonoma County: Current Releases (VE alum Erica Stancliff) (I-winereview, April 19)
Young orchard water and nutrient management workshops offered in Modesto, Merced, Fresno, Bakersfield (UC Ag and Natural Resources Blog, April 17)
California Dairy Innovation Center Announces Q2-Q3 2024 Schedule of Dairy Products & Innovation Training Opportunities (California Ag Today, April 16)
What makes the Fresno chili pepper so special? (YourCentralValley, April 15)
Fresno State to host ‘Taste of Spring’ just before summer (KGPE 47, April 15)
Valley crops impacted by latest round of storms (Robert Willmott interview) (ABC30, April 15)
Thomas Fogarty: Elegant Wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains (VE alum Nathan Kindler) (i-WineReview.com, April 11)
32 Winds Unveils Mascarin Wines: A Testament to Sonoma County's Rich Viticultural Heritage (VE Alum Matt Taylor) (Wine Business, April 11)
Fresno Compact honors businesses dedicated to valley education
(YourCentralValley.com, April 10)
Eric Stephen Olsen Obituary (ASAE alum, PCA) (Paso Robles Daily News, April 10)
Fresno State uncorks new wine business degree (WineBusiness Deal Town, April 8)
Fresno State student making strides in college rodeo (KGPE 47 (CBS), March 29)
Fresno State student (Hailey Wilbur) making strides in college rodeo (KGPE 47 (CBS), March 29)
Training by Tasting (Hoard’s Dairyman, March 28)
Fresno State student (Tyler Jones) shares what it’s like to ride in a college rodeo (KGPE 47 (CBS), March 22)
Wesley Haslett, Fresno State Creamery Interview (KGPE 47 (CBS), March 21)
Daniel Avila, Fresno State Creamery Interview (KGPE 47 (CBS), March 21)
Grocery Tours Emphasize Fruit and Vegetable Options (Morning Ag Clip, March 21)
Bird flu has killed chickens and scrambled egg prices (Marketplace, March 18)
San Joaquin Valley water plan takes shape (The Sentinel, March 18)
Ag should engage on food ‘price gouging’ debate (FSN faculty Jamie Levitt)(Western Farm Press, March 14)
10 Minutes With Tipton: J&R Meat Company's Shelly Cumming (Porterville Recorder, March 12)
Vineyards are being ripped out en masse — a troubling sign for California wine (SF Chronicle, March 12)
Western Innovator: Rangeland economist ready to roll (Jessica Windh, ASAE alum)(Capital Press, March 11)
Interview with winemaker Erica Stancliff of Trombetta Wines, cirq, Stressed Vines & more (jsfashionista.com blog, March 11)
It's Time to Let Women in Ag Shine (Her Campus, March 11)
REPORT: Fresno State report details how Shallow Subsurface Artificial Groundwater Recharge can recharge clean water to aquifers (Maven's Notebook, Feb. 28)
Jim Luis Obituary - Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary (Legacy.com, Feb. 28)
Why experts say Merced County was hit hard by nationwide bird flu outbreak (KVPR, Feb. 23)
Garcia Rose wants the valley, entire state, back on right track (Merced County Times, Feb. 22)
What to Do with Less Chill Accumulation this Year (Gurreet Brar) (West Coast Nut, Feb. 21)
The National Provisioner Podcast: IPWA and Fresno State’s COOP promote poultry welfare (The National Provisioner podcast, Feb. 20)
Grants Available for Dairy Processors in Western States (CCOF, Feb. 20)
California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Adds Nikki Cossio and Sal Parra Jr. as Board ... (AndNowUKnow, Feb. 19)
Monache's DeBoer awarded E.M. Tharp Scholarship (Porterville Recorder, Feb. 16)
California Ag Leadership Foundation adds board members (The Packer, Feb. 16)
Food insecurity rampant in ag-rich Fresno County (Farm Progress, Feb. 15)
UC ANR Adds Expertise in Wildfire, Agriculture, Health and More (Plant science alum Raymond Mireles and Simarjeet Singh) (Morning Ag Clips, Feb. 15)
Food insecurity rampant in ag-rich Fresno County (Farm Progress, Feb. 15)
Local date farmer hopes to help usher in the next generation of Black farmers (KUNA / KESQ TV 3 Palm Springs, Feb. 14)
NCFB member a finalist for national Excellence in Ag Award (AGED alum Malarie Thompson) (Country Folks, Feb. 14)
Water and looming SGMA regulations discussed at World Ag Expo (Hanford Sentinel, Feb. 14)
Learn the Love Stories of Naked Wines Winemakers This Valentine’s Day (VE Alum Ryan Glaab) (Men’s Journal, Feb. 12)
World Ag Expo Showcases Fresno State's Ties to Nation's Leading Ag Area (Morning Ag Clips, Feb.11)
UC Cooperative Extension Irrigation and Nutrient Management Meeting To Focus on Ag (CCOF, Feb.5)
Application Open for Up to $1M in Dairy Innovation Grants (Morning Ag Clips, Jan. 31)
IPWA collaborating with Fresno State COOP (WATT Poultry, Jan. 29)
Kinnow export declining, international experts visit Punjab orchards (Tribune India, Jan. 29)
The Top 5 Colleges near Orange Cove (California.com, Jan. 29)
Cutting-Edge Educational Training Modules on Poultry Welfare (Morning Ag Clips, Jan. 27)
Poultry groups partner to launch welfare training modules (Meat and Poultry, Jan. 25)
(AGBS alum) Nick Dokoozlian Receives the Rich Smith Award of Excellence (Wine Business, Jan. 24)
PAU conducts courses for farmers, women, technocrats (Hindustan Times, Jan. 19)
Mike Hankins Obituary (Legacy, Jan.17)
John Harris, late Bob Smittcamp honored with Fresno Chamber's Leon S. Peters Award (The Business Journal, Jan.16)
Fresno Chamber honors John Harris, Bob Smittcamp (The San Joaquin Valley Sun, Jan.16)
$4.1 Million in Grants Available to Dairy Processors in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington and Oregon ( Perishable News, Jan.16)
California Dairy Students Partner With California Dairy Families To Raise Milk For Families In Need (California Dairy Press Room, Jan. 16)
Wet Center for AG, Water Tech Welcomes New Director(Business Journal, Jan. 15)
AGDAILY welcomes David Salazar (VE Alum) as 2024 Diversity in Agriculture intern (AGDAILY, Jan. 15)
WineInk: Pinot Noir redux (VE Alum Kurtzman profile) (Aspen Times, Jan. 13)
Holistic, Innovative Family Farming With Adam Simonian (AGBS alum) (Central California Organic Farming Blog, Jan. 10)
Rev Up Your Business Expansion Engines: The Valley Ventures Accelerator Applications Are Open (Morning AgClips, Jan. 9)
Exploring Secrets Of Success For Winemaker Jesse Katz Of Aperture Cellars (Forbes, Jan 9)
Complimentary Wine Tasting Saturday, Jan. 6, 2-4 PM at Savour with Susan Richards. (Joey Ciaramitaro, Jan. 5)
Richard Heimforth Obituary (AGBS alum) (Fresnobee, Jan. 5)
David Rethwisch Obituary (Napa Valley Register, Jan. 4)
Mitchell Keenan promoted to VP of Keenan Farms (The Produce News, Jan. 4)
New Report Details Potential Water Management Solution (California AG Network, Jan. 2)
California’s antiquated water laws need updating to make use of flood flows (The Fresno Bee, Dec. 28)
California Water Management and American Farm Bureau's Role (AG Info Network, Dec.27)
California Awards $21.7 Million to Bolster Regional-Scale Climate Resilience Across the State (Governor's Office of Planning and Research, Dec. 21)
Wine of the week: Iron Horse, 2019 Classic Vintage Brut (The Press Democrat, Dec.19, 2023)
A Native Plant Species as a Weedy Problem in Central Valley Orchards: The Case of Alkaliweed (Progressive Crop Consultant, Dec. 19)
Over $520,000 Awarded by PCC-DBII to Dairy Businesses in CA, OR, and WA (Morning Ag Clips, Dec.18)
California Dairy Innovation Center Announces February 2024 Innovation Conference, Releases Schedule of Opportunities for Hands-On Dairy Products Education in 2024 (The California Dairy Press Room & Resources, Dec. 12)
Merrill and Team Sweep State Discussion Titles (Morning Ag Clips, Dec.12)
In California’s San Joaquin Valley, the future of farming is in tech (KVPR, Dec. 7)
The Future of Farming in California’s San Joaquin Valley: Tech Takes the Lead (Compsmag, Dec. 7)
Future of Farming in San Joaquin Valley: New Tech Innovations Unveiled (Bollyinside, Dec. 7)
A third cannabis shop finally opens in Fresno. This one has a distinctly local flare (Fresno Bee, Dec.7)
Local creamery awarded grant aimed at stabilizing, expanding dairy industry (Paso Robles Daily News, Dec.6)
‘We can invent here.’ Can AI robots modernize Fresno-area farming and pay workers more? (Fresnoland, Dec. 6, 2023)
The Ricchiuti Family's 15-Year Journey to Olive Oil Excellence. The family behind Enzo Olive Oil have built a fledgling olive farm to one of the Golden State's most awarded brands. (Olive Oil Times, Nov. 27)
Plant Science Club Wins Eighth President’s Trophy at National Conference (Morning Ag Clips, Nov. 27)
Darrell Bacon Obituary (Fresnobee, Nov. 16)
Report: Barriers Persist for Black Winemakers (Specialty Food, Nov. 15)
Follow-Up Study of Black Entrepreneurs in Wine Industry Reveals Only Slight Inclusion Gains as Well as Continued Funding and Distribution Obstacles (Wine Industry Advisor, Nov. 14)
(Alum) Malarie Thompson is the 2023 Excellence in Ag Award Winner (North Carolina Field and Family, Nov. 11)
The VMECH Chariot Can Improve Efficiency in Your Vineyard (Wine Industry Advisor, Nov. 10)
How this WWII Veteran went from serving the nation to serving his community (YourCentralValley, Nov. 10)
Hartwig (Alum) named president of California Fresh Fruit Association (Business Journal, Nov. 10)
The Top Five Colleges within Reach of Mendota, California (Nation World News, Nov. 8)
The Top Five Colleges within Reach of Mendota, California (California.com, Nov. 7)
John Powell Obituary (Legacy, Nov. 4)
(AGBS alum Zachary Worden) People on the Move (Business Journal, Nov. 3)
Fresno State University and Modesto Junior College each receive $7000 from the U.S. Poultry and Egg Harold E. Ford Foundation (California Poultry Federation, Nov. 1)
PCC-DBII Fresno State Awarded $1.8 Million in USDA Grant for Expanded Dairy Outreach Program (Perishable News, Oct. 24)
Fresno State viticulture preparing students for winemaking (KGPE 47 (CBS), Oct. 20)
Bellevue incumbents push for re-election (Idaho Mountain Express, Oct. 18)
After close race in 2022, Soria to face new GOP face for Assembly seat (The San Joaquin Valley Sun, Oct. 18)
Agribusiness Conference Spotlights Water, Labor and Technology Trends (Morning Ag Clips, Oct.16)
What You Need to Know About California State University: Fresno (California.com, Oct. 9)
Video: Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley (PPIC Blog, Sept. 26)
Freeman Vineyard & Winery Announces Three Additions to the Winery Team (Wine Industry Advisor, Sep.25)
California Dairy Innovation Center Offers Opportunities for Dairy Products, Training, Education and Networking (Hoard’s Dairyman, Sept. 25)
Braga Fresh adds three to new positions (FSN alum Brenna Flynn) (ProduceBlueBook.com, Sept. 20)
(VE Alum) Vineyard Manager John Belfy Dies (Santa Barbara Independent, Sept. 19)
Another Successful Transfer Day (The Rampage Online, Sep. 17 )
New UC ANR scientists bring expertise in ag tech as well as crop production (California Ag Today, Sep. 16)
Fresno State Receives Record $70.7M in Grants and Contracts to Support Research in 2022-23 (Sierra Sun Times, Sep. 15)
New Instances of Herbicide Resistance in California Small Grain Crops (PS Alum Nick Clark) (Progressive Crop Consultant, Sept. 15)
The Whole Vine Festival: Inaugural Event October 21 & 22, 2023 at Fresno State University (Wine Business, Sept. 14)
(VE alum David Salazar) Does success in agriculture require an academic degree ? (Agri-Trends, Sept. 13)
(VE Alum Michael Cook) Wine Society of Texas announces its 2023 Scholarship Program Awards (Texas Wine Lover, Sept. 11)
(VE Alum Mark Kaigas) A look at Quilceda Creek’s new winemaking team and beyond (Northwest Wine Report, Sept. 8)
NATO Funds Fresno State Project to Study Pollution to Black Sea (Morning Ag Clips, Sep. 6)
Digital sprinklers 'print' water on your lawn and not on the pavement (CBS Austin, Sept. 5)
Fresno State student encourages women to pursue careers in agriculture (KGPE 47 (CBS), Sept.1)
Celebrate gapes, raisins and wine at The Whole Vine Festival (KSEE24/CBS47, Aug. 29)
State of Black Wine Business Summit Highlights Areas of Improvement, Opportunities for Growth (Wine Business, Aug. 25)
Ag Boosters Barbecue Supports Students and Programs (Morning Ag Clips, Aug. 20)
(Alum) Rick Schuil Executive Profile (Business Journal, August 18)
California Dairy Innovation Center Offers Opportunities (Morning Ag Clips Aug. 14)
Fresno State ag students utilizing spray technology (Kelsey Waugaman) (KGPE 47 (CBS), Aug. 11)
(Alum Ocean Laidlaw) Jeff Funk Scholarship recipient graduates from Cal State Fresno (San Diego Tribune, Aug. 10)
Study Continues on the Growth of Salt-tolerant Plants (Landscape Online, Aug. 10)
VE alum Paul Dolan celebration of life service story (Wine Business News, Aug. 8)
California Dairy Innovation Center Offers Opportunities for Dairy Products Training, Education and Networking (California Dairy Pressroom, Aug. 7)
(VE Alum) John Clark Obituary (San Luis Obispo County Tribune, Aug. 5)
Fresno State manager chooses retirement over harassment, she says. Her lawsuit is pending (Yahoo Autos, The Fresno Bee, Aug. 3)
Controlling Persistent Weeds---A Book is Available to Help (California Tree Nut Report, Aug. 3)
Dairy Innovation Grants Available to Producers (AgNet West, Aug. 2)
(Alum Guy Debbas) From Surviving To Thriving: Debbas’ Story Of Success (Candy and Snack Today, Aug. 1)
Fresno State Awards $4.1 Million to Dairy Businesses Driving Innovation and Sustainability (Hard Knox Wire, Aug. 1)
Students from Portugal completing ag internship at Fresno State (ABC 30, July 31)
