Settlers Build Farms Beyond the Mississippi River As American settlers moved west across the Mississippi River, the nation continued to expand, bringing new opportunities and challenges for agriculture. In these…
Kyle Kirkland Targets Water, Agriculture and Costs
…policies that affect their operations. He believes smaller farms are particularly vulnerable because they may lack the resources to absorb rising compliance costs. The discussion also addressed minimum wage increases…
Westward Expansion Brought New Farming Traditions to the Midwest
During the 1850s, westward migration helped transform American agriculture as settlers crossed the Mississippi River and established farms in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. These pioneers brought more than the…
Draft Horses Transform American Farming in the 1800s
…Oppold explores how the limitations of oxen and ordinary horses helped drive the adoption of powerful draft breeds, including Belgians and Clydesdales. Oxen and Horses Powered Early American Farms Until…
Jamie Johansson Outlines Priorities for California Agriculture
…in Sacramento. Drawing on his experience as a farmer, agricultural advocate and former Oroville vice mayor, he explains why he believes California must make changes to protect family farms, food…
Kyle Kirkland Warns Rising Costs and Regulations Threaten California’s Small Farms
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Kyle Kirkland, Central Valley businessman and candidate for California’s 21st Congressional District, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with Nick Papagni….
Jamie Johansson Discusses Farm Labor, Wildfire Risks and California’s Agricultural Future
…conversation about the challenges facing California agriculture. The program also featured Patrick Williams of SkySense, who discussed how remotely operated drones are helping growers protect their farms. Johansson addressed several…
The Evolution of the Farm Silo Began in 1873
…improvements were made to make the structures more durable and practical. The upright silo would eventually become a familiar sight on farms across the country, particularly as farmers developed better…
California Trucking Faces Rising Fuel Costs and Regulations
…the expense of transporting commodities from farms to packing houses, distribution centers and markets. Wildwood Trucking Raises Rates as Expenses Increase Woods explains that Wildwood Trucking delayed raising prices for…
William and Sam Cargill: The Beginning of a Grain Storage Legacy
…As farms became more productive and grain production increased, infrastructure for storing, handling and moving agricultural commodities became increasingly important. The Cargill family’s early business recognized that need and began…
German Immigrants Shaped Early American Agriculture
…the soil, particularly on farms where heavy plowing was necessary. These choices reflected agricultural traditions that immigrants carried with them from Europe. However, once they arrived in America, those practices…
Dave Puglia on California Ag, Water, Labor and Automation
…should be considered when determining who pays for water projects. Farms generate employment, economic activity and tax revenue well beyond the individual growers receiving water. Food Safety and Consumer Confidence…
American Agriculture History: Farming and Westward Expansion
…beyond their immediate communities. From Family Farms to Expanding Markets Despite these changes, much early 19th-century farming was still focused on providing food for the farm family. Surplus production might…
Fresno State Field Day to Highlight Groundwater Recharge Options for Farmers
…operations. Seeing recharge projects in action may also help farmers better understand which approaches could fit their individual farms, water supplies and management goals. The November 17 event is expected…