California Agriculture

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State

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…how complex and fragmented California’s political landscape has become. Still, Jacobsen emphasized that having candidates “on record” about agricultural issues is a step forward, giving voters clearer insight into potential…

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”

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…agricultural community in attendance. Farmers reportedly nodded in agreement as Bianco outlined his vision, grounded in firsthand experience and years of working alongside agricultural communities during his career in law…

Butler Manufacturing

Butler Manufacturing: From Water Tanks to Steel Buildings

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…into one of the most influential manufacturing companies in American agricultural history. The Butler brothers combined ingenuity with practical farming needs, initially focusing their efforts on improving essential farm equipment….

California farming

California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview

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…innovations are being combined with organic acids and biological inputs to improve plant health and efficiency. A Call for Common Sense—and Appreciation Throughout the interview, Kreps returns to one central…

Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming

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…most committed environmental stewards. Why? Because their livelihoods—and their legacy—depend on it. For walnut growers, trees can last 30 years or more. That means every decision must support long-term soil…

colorado agriculture

Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture

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…significant milestone in the development of farming in the region. Greeley became a model for organized agricultural communities, attracting settlers who were willing to work collectively to overcome environmental challenges….

early kansas farming

Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort

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…region. His mission was to introduce and teach updated farming methods to both Native American communities and early American settlers. Boone’s work represented an early example of government-led agricultural outreach….

Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture

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…is advocating for the Dignity Act, a proposal designed to address workforce challenges across multiple industries. Key elements include: 7-year renewable work authorization for undocumented workers Protections from deportation Pathways…