…of California-grown produce for consumers, even during holiday seasons. Tyson Foods Cattle Packing Closure and Industry Impact A major story covered was the closure of Tyson Foods’ cattle packing plant…
Kansas State: America’s First Land-Grant University
…the new state’s educational and agricultural needs. The First Morrill Act Land-Grant Institution With the passage of the Morrill Act of 1862, the federal government opened the door for states…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…raising costs for farmers and complicating operations. Despite these obstacles, Woolf emphasizes that farmers continue to act as stewards of the land, producing substantial crops while managing limited resources. Regulatory…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…properly. I didn’t know any better,” he recalls. “At that time, I had to figure out how to do it without chemicals. I’ve been doing it ever since. That was…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…of farming in one of the most regulated states in the nation. Jacobs describes the constant balancing act: exceptional weather and yield potential on one side, and soaring labor costs,…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…(Make America Healthy Again) report She also notes discussions around Proposition 12, nutrition policy, new consumer-facing pork campaigns, and the impact of synthetic food dyes on children’s health. Rising Consumer…
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
…expansion, including: The Homestead Act encouraging land settlement The spread of railroad infrastructure Immigration and population growth Increased demand for food and fiber These developments fueled both opportunity and rapid…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…says, pointing to the role of automation in managing valves and detecting leaks to protect both resources and the bottom line. Embracing Technology and Innovation Giannelli is also active on…
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
…build wealth while contributing to the nation’s westward expansion and agricultural development. A Legacy That Shaped Modern Agriculture The patterns established during the early 19th century—self-sufficient farming, steady expansion, land…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…for weeds and disease. “It’s like having an agronomist in the field 24/7,” Wetli said. “The robot never stops learning and helping farmers make better decisions.” Papagni pointed out the…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture in the 1860s
…Homestead Act of 1862 offered 160-acre tracts of land to settlers at little to no cost. About 400,000 families took advantage of the program, building farms, towns, and livelihoods in…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…better than Jeff Cox, President of Best Drayage in Madera, California. In a recent conversation with Ag Meter’s Nick, Cox discussed the challenges and successes his company has experienced this…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…Navigating Retail Challenges Even with standout fruit quality, early-season challenges affected movement. From August through September, retail demand slowed due to higher-than-normal prices and reduced promotional activity. But as fall…