…farms out of the state. Hilton argued that California’s biggest problem is excessive government spending combined with overregulation. According to him, the state budget has nearly doubled in recent years,…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…freight operators, farm suppliers, and rural commuters, Hilton says affordable energy is essential to keeping food production viable. Agriculture, Automation, and Labor After attending the World Ag Expo in Tulare,…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…instilled a lifelong commitment to farming and education. In 2013, her family moved to Tennessee, building a new dairy facility and continuing the Nash family legacy. Today, Nash Family Farms,…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…in public conversations. She decided to use social media to explain what farmers actually do, debunk myths about food production, and share honest stories about life on a dairy farm….
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
…practices that would improve their production.” In the 19th century Midwest and Plains, neighbors were the primary source of practical farming knowledge. Letters from the East, often delayed by weeks…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…welcomed Dave Roberts of R7 Enterprises, a diversified grower in Woodlake farming cherries, citrus, lemons, pomegranates, Asian pears, avocados, and more. His message was clear: California farmers are doing everything…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…warns that up to one million acres of productive farmland could be taken out of production. That would mean fewer jobs, reduced food security, and economic strain on already disadvantaged…
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
…while others could face heavy crop loads requiring thinning. Valent offers tools to support both objectives depending on the situation. ReTain contains AVG, an active ingredient that blocks ethylene production…
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
The National FFA Organization continues to prove that agricultural education is not just about farming — it’s about building leaders for every industry. In a recent Ag Meter interview, Kristy…
Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture
…However, the industry’s broader impact was felt by a much larger population. For many Missouri farmers, mule production was not their sole enterprise but rather a supplemental source of income….
Missouri’s Deep Agricultural Roots: From French Settlers to Today
…and prosperity. The First Farms: French Beginnings Missouri’s agricultural story began around 1725, when French settlers established the first farms near St. Louis and along the Mississippi River. The fertile…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…oil per day, in-state production continues to decline due to regulatory hurdles. Instead, the state imports oil from overseas — a move Bird argues increases costs while outsourcing environmental oversight….
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…scattered rural production to organized industrial agriculture. Kansas City’s rise illustrates how infrastructure, innovation, and livestock production converged to reshape American agriculture. From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
For California farmers and agribusiness professionals, attending an out-of-state event has to make sense. Time away from the farm is valuable, and travel has to deliver real returns. The 2026…