…the latest farming practices. This system helped bridge the gap between formal research and everyday farm life, spreading innovations in soil management, crop cultivation, and livestock care. Pioneers of Agricultural…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…welcomed Dave Roberts of R7 Enterprises, a diversified grower in Woodlake farming cherries, citrus, lemons, pomegranates, Asian pears, avocados, and more. His message was clear: California farmers are doing everything…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
Out on the east side of the San Joaquin Valley near Woodlake, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a generational commitment. In a powerful Ag Meter conversation, Dave Roberts…
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
The National FFA Organization continues to prove that agricultural education is not just about farming — it’s about building leaders for every industry. In a recent Ag Meter interview, Kristy…
Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture
…By raising mules alongside other crops and livestock, farmers diversified their operations and strengthened their financial stability. Horses Still Ruled the Farm Despite Missouri’s strong mule reputation, horses remained the…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…significant economic transitions in its history. What had long been a primarily rural, farm-based economy evolved into a powerful industrial agricultural system. Rapid industrialization reshaped the region. Infrastructure expanded, cities…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
For California farmers and agribusiness professionals, attending an out-of-state event has to make sense. Time away from the farm is valuable, and travel has to deliver real returns. The 2026…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…Carbon Robotics, is transforming weed control with AI-powered robotics, starting with a backyard experiment in 2018 and now deployed in 15 countries worldwide. How AI Meets Farming Mikesell’s journey began…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
…Known for his home-run prowess on the diamond, Shebelut has also been hitting home runs in farming, particularly with energy-efficient irrigation. From Tenaya Park to the Farm Before making a…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…when an extremist group targeted farms in Sonoma County through legislative action to define factory farms, which would shut down 50% of all farms, including her family farm. Shortly after…
St. Louis: Gateway to America’s Agricultural Expansion
…be overstated. In the mid-19th century, as the nation expanded westward and farm production increased, St. Louis stood at the center of America’s agricultural transformation. Long before railroads dominated transportation,…
National FFA Week Highlights the Future of Agriculture Leadership
…George Washington’s birthday, honoring his agricultural roots and reinforcing farming’s foundational role in America. Throughout the week, chapters host service projects, alumni celebrations, advisor appreciation events, and community outreach efforts….
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…California is Butte County farmer Jamie Johansson, a first-generation grower and former president of the California Farm Bureau, now running for District Three Assembly. Johansson farms olives and citrus and…
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…soil and reliable access to transportation routes, making them ideal for large-scale farming operations. The promise of opportunity attracted wealthy farmers from established agricultural states such as Virginia, Kentucky, and…