…for long-term solutions that balance the needs of farmers, communities, and ecosystems, ensuring sustainable coexistence. Nutrition, Policy, and Common Sense Ghirardelli celebrated the return of milk in schools under the…
Harry Ferguson and the Tractor Innovation That Changed Farming
AI image created by ChatGPT Irish-born inventor Harry Ferguson holds a permanent place in American agriculture history for developing one of the most important innovations ever introduced to farming equipment….
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
…in other regions, Ghirardelli noted that predator issues, NGOs, and environmental lawsuits are increasingly being used as tools to financially bleed farmers dry. “They don’t need to win,” she said….
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
AI image created by ChatGPT American Agriculture Enters a New Century In the early 1900s, American agriculture continued to expand and diversify as the nation entered a new era of…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
…people,” Brazil emphasizes. “It’s about wise water management and sustaining communities.” Advocacy and Federal Support Brazil credits his daughter, Keely Brazil Covello, for bringing national attention to the issue. Her…
Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
The January 28 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most detailed and urgent updates yet on the unfolding Potter Valley water crisis, as hosts Nick Papagni…
America’s 1870s Agricultural Revolution
AI image created by ChatGPT A Shift from Hand Power to Horsepower The 1870s marked a pivotal decade in American agriculture, often called the first major agricultural revolution. Farmers began…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…last year and can have serious impacts on leaf health and future yields if not detected early. Todd explains why early fungicide timing is critical, what research is showing, and…
Colorado Agriculture: Mining, Railroads, and Early Farms
…nearly worthless. “After a long dry trek, they saw little or no value when crossing over to what is now Colorado,” explains Mark Oppold in American Agriculture History Minute. The…
How the Wealthy Apple Put Minnesota on the Orchard Map
…Wealthy Apple Peter Gideon named his successful apple variety “Wealthy,” honoring his wife. The name would go on to become a lasting part of American agricultural history. The Wealthy apple…
Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
…After exhausting local and state channels, Lands took the issue federal. His advocacy reached USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and NRCS Chief Aubrey Betancourt, who he credits with recognizing the national…
Kalem Barserian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
…tons this season, meaning surplus inventories continue to build. That oversupply has weakened grower prices and intensified pressure on packers and farmers alike. Barserian also points to massive acreage losses….