…costs rising, she warned that California families and farmers will continue feeling pressure at the pump and in grocery stores unless energy and logistics are addressed directly. Water policy was…
John Deere Showcases New 25-HP Compact Tractor at World Ag Expo
At this year’s World Ag Expo, John Deere highlighted new equipment designed to make life easier for California farmers—especially those managing smaller properties or needing versatile support equipment. Mark Davey,…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…nation’s food supply chain. The Texas Cattle Boom and Northern Markets At the same time, the Texas cattle industry was rapidly expanding. Ranchers needed access to northern markets where demand…
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…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…in neural networks, the AI behind self-driving cars and advanced vision systems, led him to ask: What if AI could solve real problems for farmers? After extensive conversations with growers,…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…remain, fighting to keep their operations alive. She emphasized that the push to remove farmers often comes from wealthy donors behind these organizations, rather than environmental concerns. “The whole push…
St. Louis: Gateway to America’s Agricultural Expansion
…river network allowed agricultural goods from the interior — grain, livestock, and raw materials — to flow efficiently into national markets. Farmers depended on river access, and St. Louis became…
Robert Thomas and the Birth of the Farmer’s Almanac
…brought together his literary skill and astronomical knowledge to publish his first Farmer’s Almanac. Almanacs at the time were invaluable tools for farmers. They offered weather predictions, astronomical data, planting…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…California Policy Center, we explored solutions that could transform the state’s approach to water, energy, and environmental stewardship — while supporting farmers, cities, and rural communities. Investing in Water Infrastructure…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…experience includes serving on the Oroville City Council and six years as president of the California Farm Bureau, where he advocated for farmers in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. With current…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
…growers are seeing up to 80 percent savings on weed control while improving crop health and market timing. The key, he emphasized, is ROI. Farmers want automation to pay for…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…carbon sequestration, and moisture retention strategies—especially for Westside growers facing extreme water costs. With some farmers paying $1,000 to $1,500 per acre-foot in dry years, innovation is no longer optional….
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…the late 1700s and early 1800s, agriculture played a foundational role in Missouri’s development. Farmers in the region produced a surplus of crops that extended beyond local consumption. This surplus…
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
…historically allowed farmers to move grain, livestock, and other commodities to broader markets. An Enduring Part of American Agriculture History While the Mississippi River often captures public attention, the Missouri…