…tighten significantly, potentially improving pricing for growers who are able to weather the current downturn. His advice to farmers was straightforward: if possible, keep vineyards in the ground and focus…
Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming
…where rainfall patterns, soil conditions, and seasonal cycles were very different. On the Great Plains, farmers had to deal with unpredictable weather, intense winds, and growing conditions that required entirely…
Ag Innovation and the Future of Farming; F3 Innovate Highlights Technology and Workforce Development
…these areas continues to grow. Importantly, the conversation also highlighted the need to support small and mid-sized farmers, ensuring that new technologies are accessible and practical for operations of all…
Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture
…mill equipment. During this period, steam engines were the driving force behind many industrial operations, including agricultural processing and grain milling. These machines powered equipment that farmers and rural businesses…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…for the Alliant Group, Mike Johanns. In a compelling conversation with AgMeter, Nick Papagni on the AgNet West Hour, Johanns delivers a candid look at the challenges farmers face today…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
The March 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of practical field insights and high-level agricultural policy discussion, giving California farmers both immediate takeaways and long-term perspective….
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
…facing farmers and what it will take to sustain agriculture for the next generation. Speaking with hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill, Johanns drew on decades of experience as a…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…Kentucky southward to Alabama and west to Texas. Most of the settlers who ventured into these new lands were agricultural families. While some worked as ranchers, the majority were farmers…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…limited water allocations—currently around 15 percent. That uncertainty is forcing farmers to rethink how they use their land and what crops can realistically be sustained in the future. For Stuart…
The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles
…farmers. Settlers faced extreme weather conditions, including tornadoes, blizzards, droughts, hailstorms, and floods. To make matters worse, swarms of grasshoppers regularly swept through crops, devastating entire harvests. These natural hardships…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…explained that early allocation decisions are critical because farmers must plan crops, financing, and planting schedules months in advance. One potential solution gaining attention is agave, a desert crop traditionally…
The Homestead Act: How Free Land Transformed North American Agriculture
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California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…grow it. Yet when people hear directly from farmers, they often become more engaged and supportive. He believes farmers must continue sharing their stories, building connections with urban communities, and…