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Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…especially blunt. He criticized decades of mismanagement that have left farmers dealing with unpredictable allocations despite full reservoirs. He noted that California has doubled its population without building major new…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…ranks among the nation’s top agricultural producers. This American Agriculture History Minute highlights why Michigan farmers play such a critical role in feeding the country and supporting rural economies. Over…
John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
…of agricultural leadership and innovation. This role allowed him to see the growing demand for structured agricultural education and the benefits it could bring to farmers and the broader economy….
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…a narrative — they unfolded in real time. While filming in Sierra Valley, he witnessed California Department of Fish and Wildlife, USDA officials, drones, wardens, and ranchers all scrambling to…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
From Handmade Tools to a New Agricultural Era Prior to the 1800s, American farmers and ranchers relied almost entirely on handmade tools and equipment. These implements were often crafted locally…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…of topics, including: Dairy and livestock Farm safety Succession planning Emerging agricultural issues The sessions are designed to provide practical, timely information for farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals. Women’s Conference…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
The February 4 edition of the AgNet News Hour was all about gearing up for what many farmers call the Super Bowl of agriculture — the World Ag Expo, set…
When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
…growing demand and expanding acreage, efficiency was limited by the tools available to farmers. By 1850, it took an estimated 75 to 90 labor hours to produce 100 bushels of…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
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Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…dug deeper into what ranchers are really facing on the ground. From unchecked predators to workforce uncertainty and food security, Roberti warned that California is drifting dangerously far from common…
How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America
…3 acres of land. Farming relied largely on manual labor and animal power, making efficiency gains slow and physically demanding. 1890: Labor Hours Begin to Decline By 1890, improvements in…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
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Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…Sonoma Raceway where we “Celebrate Local Agriculture” at NASCAR in Sonoma on Saturday, June 27th. Participation is encouraged by farmers, ranchers, and ag organizations across the state. AgNet West may…
