…during the 1600s and 1700s, this large-scale agricultural system began in Virginia, spread to Maryland, and later expanded throughout the Southern Colonies. In this episode of American Agriculture History Minute,…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…bring more meaningful discussions about agricultural labor policy than the country has seen in a long time. Freight—the movement of goods—remains another major hurdle. More than 40% of California’s agricultural…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…broadcasting became the central communication tool for rural America, transforming how farmers worked and made decisions. The First Agricultural Broadcasts: WHA and WDZ Lead the Way The roots of agricultural…
From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
…the soil to enrich the nutrient content and boost crop yields. This knowledge-sharing marked a turning point. Maize not only provided essential sustenance but also became a foundation for agricultural…
Ethnic Roots of Early American Agriculture
…helped create stable, tight-knit rural communities across regions like Pennsylvania and the Midwest. Scottish and Irish Agricultural Practices Scottish and Irish settlers contributed their own agricultural strengths to early America,…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…because hopefully some of these Democrats that start taking over agricultural districts will actually come out and visit their constituents and realize how important it is.” He noted that while…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…decision-makers in coastal regions in charge of issues affecting farms on the East Hills—areas with very different agricultural concerns. Nanette emphasized that Proposition 50 is a California-specific issue and unrelated…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…FFA’s Golden Owl Award, which recognizes exceptional agricultural educators across California. Nominations are now open for the 2025–26 awards, a joint effort between Nationwide Insurance and the California Farm Bureau….
Westward Expansion: The Harsh Beginnings of America’s Frontier Farmers
…a slow, hard-fought process—one that would eventually define the nation’s agricultural identity. British Restrictions and the Proclamation of 1763 Before the Revolutionary War, the British Empire tried to halt westward…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
Innovation and Collaboration Take Center Stage at FIRA 2025 Nathan Boyd (left) with Nick Papagni “the Ag Meter” at FIRA At the FIRA 2025 Agricultural Robotics Expo in Woodland, California,…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…challenges—from election integrity and small business struggles to water mismanagement and agricultural decline. “California Is in Disaster Mode” When asked why he decided to run, Wagner didn’t mince words: “California…
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
…while oats and hay returned others, maintaining productivity year after year. This simple yet powerful strategy became the cornerstone of soil conservation in the United States. A New Agricultural Mindset…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…supply,” Wagner said. “The Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions on earth, is being shortchanged by people who don’t understand farming.” He called out unbuilt water storage…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…wholesale, and food-service partners. Silva explains that while internal maturity develops in the field, the external color is finished in-house to meet consumer expectations: “Customers buy with their eyes—and you…