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 …
Why California’s 2026 Governor’s Race Matters to Agriculture
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Congressman Tom McClintock discussed why California’s upcoming gubernatorial election could have significant implications for the state’s agricultural industry. During the conversation, McClintock …
New Imaging Technology Detects Drought Stress Before Plants Show Visible Symptoms
A new plant drought detection technology developed by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA could help growers identify …
Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
California’s agricultural industry has long been recognized as one of the world’s most productive food-producing regions, but according to California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, state government has spent years making …
Edwin Budding’s Lawnmower Changed American Farm Life
A Simple Invention That Made a Lasting Impact Many people recognize agricultural inventors such as Cyrus McCormick, John Deere, and Eli Whitney for revolutionizing farming through innovations in harvesting, equipment, …
How America’s First Turnpikes Helped Transform U.S. Agriculture
America’s First Toll Roads Opened New Markets for Farmers When most people think about American agriculture history, turnpike roads probably don’t come to mind. Yet these early transportation projects played …
Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future
California agriculture sits at the center of many of the state’s biggest challenges, from water policy and energy production to education, rural development, and government accountability. Those issues took center …
Steel Lug Wheels to Rubber Tires: A Revolution in American Agriculture
How Rubber Tires Changed Farming Forever The evolution of farm equipment has played a critical role in improving agricultural productivity across the United States. One of the most significant advancements …
John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized American Farming
How a Young Blacksmith Changed Agriculture Forever The westward expansion of the United States brought tremendous opportunities for early settlers, but it also presented enormous challenges. Among the greatest obstacles …
David Tangipa Says California Agriculture Needs Practical Leadership and Regulatory Reform
The future of California agriculture will depend on water reliability, regulatory reform, and stronger support for rural communities, according to Assemblyman David Tangipa. During a recent appearance on the AgNet …
The Rise and Consolidation of Oliver Farm Equipment
Competition Reshapes the Tractor Industry The early 20th century was a period of rapid growth and fierce competition within the agricultural machinery industry. As farmers across North America increasingly relied …
From Chilled Plows to Tractors: The Legacy of Oliver Farm Equipment
James Oliver’s Innovation Changed American Farming The history of agricultural mechanization in the United States is filled with innovators whose inventions helped farmers work more efficiently and productively. Among those …
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Agriculture Worldwide
The Innovation That Changed Farming When many people hear the name Oliver, they immediately think of the iconic Oliver tractors that first entered production in 1929. However, the Oliver legacy …
California Cherry Industry Suffers One of Its Toughest Seasons in Decades
California cherry growers are facing one of the most difficult seasons in recent memory after multiple spring rain events devastated what had initially appeared to be a promising crop. According to …