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Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
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Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
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640 Acres and a Fresh Start: Early Tennessee Land Grants
…blank canvases requiring years of effort to become productive agricultural operations. The Foundation of American Agriculture The settlement of central and western Tennessee illustrates a larger truth about American agricultural…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
Stephanie Nash When it comes to passionate advocacy for American agriculture, Stephanie Nash is leading from the front. A fourth-generation dairy farmer now based in Tennessee, Stephanie has transformed her…
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
…The Morrill Act and the Birth of Extension Services A major turning point came with the passage of the Morrill Act in 1862. This legislation provided federal funding for the…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…remains one of Roberts’ biggest concerns. While recent wet winters helped replenish supplies, the implementation of SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) could permanently reshape farming in the Central Valley. Roberts…
St. Genevieve: Early French Farming on the Mississippi
…the constant threat of flooding and unstable ground. These environmental realities limited rapid expansion. In fact, by 1752, the town had only 23 full-time residents. Most of them were farmers….
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
…Valent BioSciences Global Technical Development Manager for Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs), discussed how plant growth regulators like ReTain® PGR for California can help growers navigate the critical bloom window in…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…crime, homelessness pressures, and a lack of local control. “They ran on promises to fix their towns,” she said. “Then Sacramento takes it away from them.” Her plan would return…
Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture
…in the nation’s agricultural story. Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
Missouri’s Deep Agricultural Roots: From French Settlers to Today
…up at the statue adorning the dome and assume they are seeing Lady Liberty. In fact, the figure is Ceres, the Roman goddess of growing vegetation. The decision to place…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
The Midwest’s Industrial Shift After the Civil War Between the end of the Civil War and the conclusion of World War II, the American Midwest experienced one of the most…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
…offers early bird registration incentives and a group hotel block rate, helping attendees plan ahead. For California agriculture professionals looking to invest in their operation while also recharging, the 2026…























