…onto the grounds weeks ahead of opening day. More than 1,200 exhibitors will fill over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, showcasing everything from cutting-edge automation and irrigation systems…
When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
…and allowed farmers to manage larger acreages than ever before. This period laid the foundation for the mechanized farming systems that would later dominate U.S. agriculture—forever changing how food was…
How Minneapolis Mills Produced Nearly All of the Nation’s Flour
…food system. As Mark Oppold explains in this American Agriculture History Minute, the state—driven by milling giants in Minneapolis—became the flour capital of the United States, producing nearly all of…
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
…produce enough food to feed 10 people for an entire year, illustrating how mechanization expanded food production while reducing labor demands. Why This Transformation Still Matters The steady reduction in…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
…efficiency would drop, and food would be twice as expensive. Safety would not improve,” Roberti explains, highlighting how modern cattle management ensures both productivity and consumer confidence. Predation, Water, and…
Spring Fertigation Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Tree Crops
As irrigation systems come back online in the spring, California tree crop growers have an important opportunity to fine-tune their fertility programs. In a recent Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…misdemeanors for trespassing, tampering with vehicles, and stealing livestock. Ghirardelli praised local law enforcement for taking these threats seriously and protecting food safety and security. Educating the Public Community education…
Americans to Eat 1.48 Billion Wings for Super Bowl LX
…one food above all others: chicken wings. According to the National Chicken Council’s (NCC) annual Chicken Wing Report, Americans are projected to consume 1.48 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…specialists, and agribusiness suppliers to focus on practical solutions, emerging research, and innovative technologies that apply across diverse production systems. For California farmers, many of the topics covered at the…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…nearly enough educating. Programs like Ag Days, Farm Fest, and school outreach events are critical to reconnecting the public with where food actually comes from — especially in a state…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…potatoes, and soybeans, crops that were often undervalued at the time. His work helped farmers—particularly in the South—move away from single-crop dependency and toward more diversified farming systems. By promoting…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
…and food systems. Many residents take grocery stores for granted without understanding the complex networks that sustain agriculture and communities. Brazil urges people to speak up: contact congressmen, write letters…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…situation has escalated dramatically. Declining deer, elk, and antelope populations have left wolves without adequate natural food sources, pushing them closer to ranches, schools, and neighborhoods. In some areas, wolf…