…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…
California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point; Nicholas Karavidas Breaks Down Challenges and Opportunities
…wine production and consulting, described the current situation as a “perfect storm” driven by multiple factors converging at once. Declining consumption, shifting health trends, global oversupply, and increased competition from…
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…
Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture
…relied on to process crops and support expanding agricultural production. Under Ellis’s leadership, Reliance Works began manufacturing equipment that supported the broader mechanization movement that was gradually reshaping American farming….
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…generation on the farm, the answer was simple: profitability. That message drives much of Johanns’ work today. Farmers don’t lack passion—they need sustainable margins to continue. Without profitability, even the…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…operations. These incentives are designed to reward innovation already happening on farms—from equipment upgrades to improved production practices. Johanns also touched on the importance of technology adoption, including automation and…
Colonial Fur Trade and Wheat Demand Shaped Early American Farming
…of the most profitable crops they could grow and export. Farmers Expand Flaxseed and Corn Production In addition to wheat, colonial farmers also increased production of other crops such as…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…advancing livestock genetics, many of the day-to-day decisions made on farms qualify as research and development. He discussed efforts to help farmers access R&D tax credits, which can provide much-needed…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…Pattern of Farming However, Hacker’s research revealed a pattern that might surprise many people today. He found that the first generation of pioneers often farmed the land in a wasteful…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…make difficult decisions about what land to farm and what to leave idle. Even in years with promising snowpack, uncertainty around water delivery limits planning and production. This challenge has…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
The March 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued an in-depth conversation with Stuart Wolf and the Wolf family of Wolf Farming and Processing, highlighting how innovation is helping…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…his children Haley Wolf and Wiley Wolf to discuss new crop opportunities, water challenges, and the future of farming in the Central Valley. Wolf Farming and Processing traces its roots…
The Homestead Act: How Free Land Transformed North American Agriculture
Opening the Frontier to Farmers In the mid-19th century, governments in North America began actively encouraging farmers to settle and cultivate vast areas of frontier land. These policies would dramatically…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…understand how water policy affects food production. Their message to farmers and agricultural supporters: tell the story of agriculture, engage with communities, and stay involved in the policy conversations shaping…