Modern agriculture needs more than farmers—it needs skilled professionals who understand technology, food processing, automation, marketing and the rapidly changing demands of the agricultural industry. On the latest edition of …
From Log Cabins to Lasting Homesteads: How Midwest Farmhouses Evolved in the 1840s
The Humble Beginnings of Midwest Farm Life As settlers pushed westward during the 1840s, the American Midwest became a center of agricultural expansion. Most pioneer families established farms of approximately …
Merced College Builds the Future of Agriculture
The latest AgNet News Hour with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” and Josh McGill takes listeners inside one of the most innovative agricultural education programs in California. The program features …
Mid-1840s Iowa Farms: How Corn Created the Tall Corn State
What Iowa Farms Looked Like in the Mid-1840s American agriculture has undergone remarkable changes over the past two centuries, but the foundations of modern farming can be traced back to …
Business Leader Kyle Kirkland Outlines Vision for California’s Future
Congressional Candidate Discusses Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Economy with “The Ag Meter“ As California’s 21st Congressional District prepares for the November election, businessman and community leader Kyle Kirkland says …
Kyle Kirkland Part 2: Water Reliability and Regulatory Reform Key to California Agriculture
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 …
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 …