…when we teach, it’s not just theory — it’s what’s happening right now in the field.” Jacobson also raises sheep and comes from a family of livestock producers, giving him…
How Draft Horses Powered American Farming
…and powering early equipment. These animals were essential to agricultural productivity, but as machinery advanced during the 1850s and 1860s, farmers quickly discovered the limits of their existing livestock. Oxen,…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…war. The Shift to Corn and Livestock For many producers, the post-war hardships marked a turning point. Facing relentless pest damage, low prices, and growing competition as wheat expanded westward…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…growers, leaders like Gabe Youtsey and organizations like UC ANR are working to ensure that farming remains strong, sustainable, and competitive for decades to come. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
How Ralston Purina Revolutionized American Agriculture
…see livestock nutrition as the key to progress. The nation’s growing population demanded better food, and agricultural leaders sought to meet that need through science, experimentation, and enterprise. How Ralston…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
…agriculture. As Mark Oppold explains in An American Agriculture History Minute, ethnicity influenced how settlers worked the land, managed livestock, and produced food in the New World. Farmers from Germany,…
Ethnic Roots of American Agriculture: How Immigrants Shaped U.S. Farming
…and livestock management techniques distinct from English, Scottish, or Irish farmers. Each group contributed to the evolving farming culture that defined rural America. Immigrants Start as Wage Laborers Many immigrants…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture
…communities to urban centers and ports. Farmers could now ship crops, livestock, and other products more quickly and reliably than ever before. This access to national and international markets encouraged…
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
…livestock, and home economics. The law created a system that connected land-grant universities with communities across the nation, ensuring that agricultural innovation and scientific research reached producers and their families…
Gage A. Kent and the Birth of Kent Feeds
…Kent transformed how feeders approached livestock growth and management. Kent’s Lasting Legacy Today, Kent Feeds remains a symbol of quality livestock nutrition, rooted in Gage A. Kent’s early vision. His…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…their livestock—or even their families. “We have mountain lions endangering lives on our property, and yet the state won’t issue predation permits,” Duarte said. “My husband even suggested getting goats…
Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run
…for farmers and small businesses to survive.” The conversation also touched on predators threatening livestock, the struggles of the trucking industry, and the importance of youth ag programs like FFA….
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…five-point plan to keep the pest out of the United States. The hosts praised the quick communication from Mexico, noting that early warnings are critical to protecting livestock and food…
Henry Groseclose and the Founding of FFA: A Legacy in Agricultural Education
…widely credited as the founder of what became the Future Farmers of America (FFA). A pivotal moment came when 33 students from 18 different states gathered at the National Livestock…