…Study Session. This meeting brings stakeholders together to discuss air quality regulations and strategies. During a press conference, McGlothlin emphasized the importance of programs like the Tractor Trade-In initiative, which…
Sustainable Vineyards Expand in California
…Vineyard now proudly bears the SIP Certified label. Kaitlin Armstrong, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Foxen, highlighted the vineyard’s longstanding commitment to sustainability. “For us, making great wine…
USDA Awards $33.5 Million to Boost Local Food Systems Across 43 States
…Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin will use FMPP funds to train 100 farmers in business management, enhancing sales and profitability. Meanwhile, LFPP is awarding $14.1 million to 43 projects focused…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-04-24
…to accelerate studying how California could increase ethanol blending in gasoline to allow the sales of E15. We also talk about regenerative agriculture with J. D. Capuano, head of research…
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
…Prohibition’s end, mandates that wine is sold through separate importers, distributors, and retailers. This setup restricts direct international sales, ensuring that most profits from imported wine benefit American companies. Unlike…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…of high-quality products and services is matched only by the knowledge of our dedicated sales and service staff, many of whom have been with us for 15, 20 and over…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
A farmer with digital tablet controls an autonomous tractor on a smart farm. DepositPhotos image The third annual FIRA USA event, held at the Yolo County Fairgrounds, highlighted the latest…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…tractor and then along the way potentially remove the necessity for somebody in the seat of that tractor.” Addressing concerns that automation could eliminate jobs, Welbig emphasized that it fills…
American Agriculture History Minute: Importance of Company Logos
…his implement company in 1847. He wasn’t looking for a company logo at the time, only company sales to keep his company afloat. The Civil War broke out, drawing many…
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
…be the best salespeople,” he explained. He noted that while many salespeople believe they understand their clients, there is often a disconnect between what salespeople think and what growers actually…
American Agriculture History Minute: Tractor Supply Company Starts as a Mail-Order Company
…mail order supplier of tractor parts. The first retail store founded in 1939. We know it today as Tractor Supply Company, and in January of 1959, Tractor Supply Company became…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
Tractor with boxes of freshly picked Pinot Noir grapes at the wine harvest. DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced over $25 million in funding for eight…
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Allis-Chalmers
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. A restored Allis Chalmers ED-40 tractor on display at a Farming event. DepositPhotos image Edward P. Alice was an entrepreneur who,…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
…Companies with a minimum of $1 million in sales are eligible to apply. The event will focus on helping U.S. businesses explore export opportunities, particularly in Canada, which is the…