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 2 • 2026

Research

Exploring North Carolina Consumers' Local Food Purchasing Intentions and Behaviors: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

  • Jean A Parrella
  • Catherine Sanders
  • Peng Lu
  • Rafael Landaverde

Volume 110 • Issue 2 • 2026 • 1–26

They're Not in Orange County Anymore: The Convergence of Social Semiotics and Social Television in Audience Responses to Reality Television Depictions of Dairy Farming

  • Annie R. Specht
  • Matthew Gold

Volume 110 • Issue 2 • 2026 • 1–21

Anthropomorphizing Wildlife in Communications: A Literature Synthesis with Implications for Wildlife Management and Conservation

  • Lucy Chalgren
  • Katie M Abrams
  • Paige Nankey

Volume 110 • Issue 2 • 2026 • 1–26