Reliable water supplies and practical regulations remain two of the biggest issues facing California agriculture, according to congressional candidate Kyle Kirkland. In Part 2 of his interview on the AgNet …
The Hawkeye Riding Cultivator Helped Spark America’s First Agricultural Revolution
America’s First Agricultural Revolution Changed Farming Forever Between 1862 and 1875, the United States experienced what historians often describe as the first American Agricultural Revolution. This transformative period marked a …
Congressional Candidate Kyle Kirkland Says California Agriculture Needs More Regulatory Certainty
California farmers need predictable water supplies, practical regulations and policies that encourage production if agriculture is going to remain competitive, according to congressional candidate Kyle Kirkland. During today’s episode of …
John Froelich’s Tractor Changed Farming Forever
The Birth of the Gasoline-Powered Tractor Modern agriculture depends on powerful, efficient machinery, but that revolution began with one inventor’s breakthrough in the late 19th century. In 1892, John Froelich, …
Growing Milk Supplies Continue to Pressure U.S. Dairy Prices
Increasing milk production and sluggish domestic demand are continuing to weigh on U.S. dairy prices, creating financial pressure for producers across the country. A recent report examined the market conditions contributing to …
U.S. Bison Gain Duty-Free Access to European Union Market
A new trade opportunity is opening doors for the American bison industry as U.S. bison exports now qualify for duty-free access to the European Union under a newly implemented tariff rate quota …
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Flexibility for Farmers
New crop insurance flexibility is on the way for producers as USDA announces additional payment relief and restores an important risk management option ahead of the fall planting season. A recent report highlighted …
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
Modern Agriculture Needs More Voices—and Michelle Miller Is Leading the Way In an engaging conversation on The Ag Meter, host Nick Papagni sat down with one of agriculture’s most recognizable …
Farm Babe Michelle Miller Encourages Farmers to Tell Agriculture’s Story
Agriculture has one of the best stories to tell, but too often someone else is telling it. That was the message from agricultural advocate Michelle Miller, better known as The …
How Immigrant Traditions Shaped Early American Agriculture
Early American agriculture was influenced by more than just fertile land and hard work. The farming traditions and cultural practices brought by immigrants from Europe played a major role in …
Michael Gates Outlines Vision for California, Public Safety, and Agriculture in Exclusive Ag Meter Interview
Attorney General Candidate Says Restoring Law and Order Begins with Accountability California Attorney General candidate Michael Gates says restoring public trust in state government begins with accountability, public safety, and …
Michael Gates Pledges to Fight California Fraud and Support Agriculture
Michael Gates Says California Must End Waste, Fraud, and Heavy Regulation on Agriculture California’s agricultural community continues to face mounting challenges ranging from burdensome regulations to economic uncertainty. During the …
The Northwest Territory Opened the Door to America’s Westward Expansion
The Northwest Territory Fueled America’s Westward Growth The establishment of the Northwest Territory in 1788 marked a major turning point in American history, opening vast new lands for settlement and …
USDA Expands $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
USDA Announces New Funding to Combat Destructive Feral Swine America’s farmers and ranchers continue to battle one of agriculture’s most destructive invasive species: feral swine. During a recent interview with …