From Steel Lugs to Rubber: A Turning Point in Ag Innovation How Florida Growers and Harvey Firestone Changed Farming Forever In the early days of American agriculture, tractors and steam…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
Almond Market Jitters, Fire Impacts, and Water Innovation Take Center Stage on AgNet News Hour On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive deep into some of…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…Association (Western Treenut Association). Administrator Cook was joined by several federal and state leaders including: Connie Conway, State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
…natural obstacles, the Erie Canal enabled more efficient movement of agricultural products, boosting farm profitability and connecting rural communities to new markets. A Legacy of Innovation in Agriculture The Erie…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
Legacy and Innovation in Kern County Farming A Family Legacy Rooted in California Soil Kirschenman Enterprises has been farming in California since 1937. Now led by third-generation farmer Wade Kirschenman,…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…assistance, facilitate business development, and distribute grants to help small and mid-sized producers adapt to changing market conditions. Backed by $4 billion from the American Rescue Plan, the initiative was…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…Qualifying events include: Drought Floods Freezes Wildfires In addition to having received one of these payments, producers must also meet standard USDA income and conservation compliance rules. Importantly, applicants must…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…Lasting Impact George Washington Carver’s work not only helped save Southern agriculture, but also laid the foundation for modern sustainable farming practices. His legacy continues to inspire innovation in soil…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…cold for vegetable production. Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation The fertile soil, enriched by deposits from the Colorado River, makes Yuma a powerhouse for agriculture. Every winter…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…game, Leimgruber believes the conversation should shift to innovation and expansion. He points out that much of the West is still relying on infrastructure planned and built in the 1950s…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…look at the pressure facing California growers—and how they’re responding with grit and innovation. Hartwig represents 13 fruit commodities ranging from stone fruit and table grapes to pomegranates and persimmons….
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…Action Plan. Announced by USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the plan outlines seven key priorities aimed at protecting American farmland, food systems, and agricultural innovation from both foreign threats…
Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture
…major milestone in agricultural innovation. Eli Whitney’s cotton gin remains a foundational part of American agricultural history—a testament to how one individual’s curiosity and creativity can alter the course of…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…decades of bad governance have led to current shortages and restrictions. Farmers “Just Trying to Survive” Bianco applauded the resilience and innovation of California farmers but said the state is…