…identity but the nation’s food supply and rural culture. The story of Iowa’s prairie agriculture is more than a tale of hardship — it’s a testament to human perseverance and…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…produces the safest, freshest, and most abundant food supply anywhere. Losing California agriculture would have global repercussions. Importing food from countries with lower safety standards, fewer labor protections, and weaker…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…many smaller farmers in surrounding areas produced food for their families and traded surplus goods locally or used them to pay taxes. This combination of plantation and subsistence agriculture helped…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…forgets the origins of the food found in every grocery store. That’s why he believes media, documentaries, cooking shows, and food-focused programming play a vital role in rebuilding awareness. When…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…“When I was a kid, imported food made up less than 10 percent of our supply. Today, it’s over 40 percent,” he said. “Consumers want quality, but many still buy…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…politics, the AgMeter host remarked, “Every school administration that doesn’t support sports has a poor sports program. California’s the same way—our leadership isn’t supporting the state.” Ring agreed that California…
Westward Expansion: The Harsh Beginnings of America’s Frontier Farmers
…Farming In the earliest stages of westward expansion, survival came before agriculture. Pioneers relied heavily on the abundance of wildlife for food. Deer, turkeys, and other small game were the…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…Sustainability Florida is also encouraging the use of precision agriculture tools to improve efficiency and environmental sustainability. “If you were to purchase a precision-type applicator for herbicides, we have programs…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…be energy self-sufficient and food secure, but we’ve had criminal levels of mismanagement out of Sacramento.” Even in affluent Orange County, Wagner noted, food insecurity is a growing problem. “Our…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…leaders who understand agriculture. “Farming is California’s backbone, and it’s been ignored by politicians who’ve never set foot on a farm,” he said. “If you don’t understand how food is…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…wholesale, and food-service partners. Silva explains that while internal maturity develops in the field, the external color is finished in-house to meet consumer expectations: “Customers buy with their eyes—and you…
Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey
…additional risk management elements that fit going into the new calendar year. Likewise Ramsey is excited about the potential of the Livestock Risk Protection program that’s been revamped to address…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…the field for them, hook it up, train them, show them how to use it,” Hartman said. “We have demo units available year-round.” This program ensures that farm owners, operators,…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…Beyond economics, Toor emphasized advocacy and education. Valley Pride Ag has launched programs that bring schoolchildren to almond orchards and processing plants to learn firsthand about farming. “If kids see…