…Papagni. In this powerful conversation, Moffitt shares her journey from a fifth-generation walnut farm in Northern California to shaping agricultural policy at the highest levels—and why the future of farming…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
…the critical need to keep farmers on the land and ensure the future of agriculture. Moffitt, who grew up farming organic walnuts in Northern California, brings both policy and real-world…
Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
…inhospitable to farming. Settlers entering the area faced dry conditions, unpredictable weather, and a landscape that earned the nickname “The Great American Desert.” Despite these challenges, early pioneers were determined…
Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters
…Taylor delivers a powerful reminder about the future of agriculture: We need to mentor the next generation. As fewer people enter farming, passing down knowledge and experience is becoming just…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…this water year?” That question has never been more urgent. Low Allocations, High Stakes This year, westside farmers saw water allocations climb from 15% to just 20%—a number that remains…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…farming in California. While groundwater restrictions are intended to create long-term sustainability, they become significantly more difficult to manage when surface water supplies are limited. “It’s when you don’t have…
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
…vast western territories. Among these areas was what is now the state of Kansas—a region seen as rich with potential for farming and trade. At the time, the federal government…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
The Birth of Agriculture in Greeley Greeley became Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement, marking a turning point in the development of farming across the state. Early settlers arrived with optimism…
From Soldiers to Sodbusters: How Union Veterans Settled Kansas
…than just former soldiers—they were experienced farmers. Many had been raised on farms in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio before leaving their families behind to fight for the Union. When the…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
…not only stabilized farming in Kansas but also helped turn the state into one of the most important grain-producing regions in the United States. What had once been a difficult…
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
…and 150,000 acres of vineyards in just a few years. Production has dropped from 4.2 million tons in 2022 to potentially 2.2 million tons today. And while oversupply has been…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…most productive regions in the world. And if this interview makes one thing clear, it’s that agriculture is no longer just about farming—it’s about innovation. Building the Future of Farming…
Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming
…difficult it was to establish farming on the frontier. Over time, however, farmers learned how to adapt to the plains environment. With improved farming techniques, better equipment, and a deeper…
Ag Innovation and the Future of Farming; F3 Innovate Highlights Technology and Workforce Development
…farming. A key highlight of the episode was an in-depth conversation with Priscilla Koepke, CEO of F3 Innovate, who is helping lead efforts to transform the Central Valley into a…