…Program? Russell Taylor pulls back the curtain on a growing issue many farmers don’t even realize they’re facing—not all soil products are what they claim to be. With new labeling…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…toward solving the crisis. Farmers Are Adapting—But They Can’t Do It Alone Despite enormous pressure, farmers continue to innovate. From drip irrigation systems to groundwater recharge efforts, they are finding…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…there’s not enough,” she said. “The challenge is real, and the cost of water is real, and this is what farmers are facing every day.” One of the most pressing…
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
…trade routes that extended beyond established eastern markets. Indigenous Agriculture and Early Opportunities Long before American settlers arrived, Native American tribes in northeast Kansas had already established agricultural practices, particularly…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Nisei Farmers League President Manuel Cunha, focusing on one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: labor, immigration, and the future of the…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
…as a testament to the power of water management and the determination of those early settlers who refused to let the “Great American Desert” define their future. Colorado Irrigation: How…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…the Nisei Farmers League. What started as a recap of a successful industry luncheon quickly turned into a wide-ranging discussion touching on controversy, labor history, immigration reform, and the future…
Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture
…agriculture being treated as a priority issue rather than a political one. As discussed on the show, food production impacts every American, and policies affecting farmers and ranchers have far-reaching…
From Soldiers to Sodbusters: How Union Veterans Settled Kansas
At the close of the Civil War, a new chapter in American agriculture began across the Kansas prairie. Through government homestead programs, Union Army veterans were offered land as an…
California Cattle Industry Faces Predator and Policy Challenges; Katie Roberti Continues Conversation on Wolves and Ranching
…moving forward. With many Californians disconnected from agriculture, efforts to share rancher stories and explain how food is produced will be critical in shaping future policy decisions and public perception….
From Mail-Order Roots to Rural Retail Giant: Tractor Supply’s Rise
…rural America. A Lasting Impact on Rural America The early success of Tractor Supply Company highlights the importance of meeting farmers where they are—both geographically and economically. By solving a…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…Roberti delivers one of the most honest and insightful conversations about California cattle today. 👉 If you care about where your food comes from—or the future of American agriculture—this is…
California Cattle Industry Faces Growing Pressure; Katie Roberti Discusses Wolves, Water, and Policy Challenges
…the realities facing California cattle producers today, and the work being done to ensure the industry remains viable for future generations. Listen to the full interview below or on your…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
…laid the foundation for Kansas’s enduring identity as a wheat powerhouse — a legacy that continues to shape American agriculture today. I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute….