…agricultural progress and innovation that continues to influence American farming today. Westward Expansion Transforms 1850s American Farming I’m Mark Oppold, with an American Agriculture History Minute. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) president, to discuss Argentina trade tensions, beef pricing, and the high stakes of Proposition 50. Kester joined from his family ranch in Parkfield, California,…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…Valley farmers, growers, and processors. “We developed this program to upskill our farm labor population,” Jacobsen said. Launched in 2024, the CBE program trains students in key areas such as…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
…said. “Our job is to make sure the next generation knows how vital agriculture is to California’s future.” A proud FFA and 4-H alumnus, Jacobson credits those programs for shaping…
How Draft Horses Powered American Farming
…scale of American agriculture. Breeding Draft Horses in the Midwest As the demand for draft horses grew, American breeders in states such as Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois became national…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
The October 29 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on the future of California agriculture, featuring two dynamic guests — Dominique Mégret, CEO of Ecorobotix, and Hannah Johnson, Director of Industry for the California…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…guide agricultural innovation, helping shape the modern American farm. Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock Source: American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold Sponsored Content…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…future of California farming. From beef and blueberries to almonds and freight logistics, the hour underscored that California’s agriculture industry is both resilient and under siege. The program opened with…
Ag Hall of Fame: Honoring U.S. Agricultural Pioneers
…America’s Agricultural Legacy Across the nation, countless halls of fame celebrate excellence — from sports and music to science and education. Agriculture, the backbone of America’s growth and prosperity, is…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…to growers’ real challenges.” FIRA USA 2025: Where Today’s Challenges Meet Tomorrow’s Technology At FIRA USA 2025, UC ANR is helping connect farmers with the future of agriculture. Youtsey points…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…said. “If we lose the ability to produce our own food, we lose part of our national identity.” He also emphasized that farmers remain the best environmental stewards. “They’re not…
First American Silo: How Fred Hatch Revolutionized Grain Storage in 1873
DepositPhotos image A Pioneering Moment in American Agriculture In 1873, Illinois farmer Fred Hatch built what is believed to be America’s first version of the modern silo. During this period,…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…for talent. The common thread across the hour was urgency with optimism. Whether it’s a national beef plan, smarter spraying that saves water and fuel, or AI that helps farmers…
How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa
…A Legacy Rooted in American Agriculture From a single grain flat house to a worldwide operation, the Cargill story embodies the resilience and ingenuity that define American farmers. The company’s…