About this Journal

The Journal of Applied Communications is a quarterly, refereed journal published by the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE). The Journal of Applied Communications focuses specifically on issues and topics relevant to agricultural and applied communication professionals and is peer-reviewed to ensure accuracy and quality.

Volume 110 • Issue 1 • 2026

Research

Real, Illustrated, or Cartooned? How Image Style Shapes Perceptions of Farmers’ Source Credibility

  • Maria A. Ramsey
  • Giavanna Gonsalves
  • Jessica Holt
  • Abigail Borron

Volume 110 • Issue 1 • 2026

commentary

The Agricultural Communications Discipline in the 21st Century: Moving from Surviving to Thriving

  • David L. Doerfert
  • Tracy Irani

Volume 110 • Issue 1 • 2026