Henry A. Wallace

Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…Company. His groundbreaking work in developing hybrid corn transformed American agriculture, significantly increasing crop yields and shaping modern farming practices. Wallace’s contributions to agriculture were both scientific and entrepreneurial, establishing…

John W. Tyson

John W. Tyson: Missouri Farmer Builds Poultry Legacy

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Photo by Ramdas Aswale/Pexels image Seizing Opportunity During the Great Depression The Great Depression challenged countless rural American families, yet it also offered opportunities for those in the right place…

California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures

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…while farmland is proposed for solar conversion. California’s Future Food Supply at Risk As the state’s population nears 40 million, California continues to lose farmland. Papagni warned that reducing the…

forest management

The Roots of U.S. Forest Management

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Forestry, This Land of Ours, USDA

…has evolved into a cornerstone of American environmental stewardship, balancing agricultural development with the preservation of natural resources. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

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…operations. Instead of helping “the little guy,” many rules unintentionally drive more farms out of business. Misunderstood Farmers and Vanishing Farmland Reisinger pointed to cases like dairy producer Stephanie Moreda…

California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation

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…farmers, including low commodity prices, rising costs, abandoned farmland, and pest challenges such as rodents destroying orchards and drip systems. He encouraged small and young farmers to take advantage of…

California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations

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…AB 1156, highlights tensions between renewable energy and farmland preservation. While solar panels provide farmers with alternative revenue in water-scarce areas, weakening the Williamson Act raises concerns about long-term farmland…

Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson

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…Without it, California risks losing valuable farmland while urban growth continues to demand more water. Despite these challenges, Jackson remains optimistic, citing the resilience of California farmers and the global…