AI image created by ChatGPT Barns have long been a symbol of America’s agricultural heritage. They vary widely in size, shape, and purpose, yet many still stand as enduring reminders…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…environmental policies to the wine industry, and international trade. The discussion starts with the ongoing controversy surrounding the reintroduction of wolves, which is a significant issue for farmers and ranchers…
The History of Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization
…This period reflects a transitional phase in agricultural history, where modern machinery gradually complemented, rather than replaced, manual labor. Advantages of Hand-Husked Corn Hand-husked corn offered a key benefit: the…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…advice was simple: like what you like. Regional Highlights and Industry Scale Wine grapes are grown in 46 California counties, underscoring the industry’s deep agricultural footprint. The 2025 harvest delivered…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…environmental policies to the wine industry, and international trade. The discussion starts with the ongoing controversy surrounding the reintroduction of wolves, which is a significant issue for farmers and ranchers…
The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History
…operation and the importance of cattle ranching to the agricultural economy of Kansas and the Great Plains. From Working Farm to Agricultural Museum While no longer used for livestock, the…
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
Shaping California’s Future Through FFA Katie Otto Executive Director of Development / California FFA Foundation California’s agricultural industry thrives thanks to the next generation of leaders developed through FFA (Future…
FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
…Hour, hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Lorrie Boyer spotlight the California FFA Foundation, exploring how youth education shapes the state’s agricultural workforce and leadership pipeline. Katie Otto, Executive…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Community and Early Technology Shaped American Agriculture
…Mechanical Corn Shellers As agricultural innovation advanced in the 1800s, inventors sought ways to reduce the labor required for corn shelling. Mechanical corn shellers were introduced as an early solution,…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…chocolate milk are excellent recovery drinks, often outperforming commercial sports beverages. National Milk Day and Milk’s Rich History The conversation also spotlighted National Milk Day on January 11, which commemorates…
AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
…soil and water quality using NRCS tools like EQIP and CSP. Learn how partnerships with corporations, technical service providers, and urban communities are scaling regenerative practices to improve crop yields,…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…national forests, marking the beginning of a new relationship between farmers and the land itself — a commitment to stewardship rather than exploitation. A Shift Toward Land Stewardship This era…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…to mechanization remains a defining chapter in American agricultural history. Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand By Mark Oppold – American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content…
National Corn Husking Association: Preserving the Tradition of Hand-Harvested Corn
…also precision, making corn husking a vital part of rural life and culture. The National Corn Husking Association Keeps the Tradition Alive Today, the National Corn Husking Association (NCHA) continues…