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…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…for growers across California and beyond. “We’re just really excited for the future,” Thompson said in closing. With innovation rooted in real-world experience and a focus on empowering farmers rather…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…fertilizers from TK, fungicides from Bayer, or automation from GUSS, California farmers are leading the world in adapting, innovating, and feeding the future.” Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
The Birth of the FFA Blue Jacket: A Proud Tradition Since 1933
Courtesy of National FFA Organization The Beginning of a National Legacy I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The history of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) is…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…students come in this year ready to learn and engage,” Anderson said. “They are the future of California agriculture.” She credited her team and CAPCA’s volunteers for creating a conference…
George Washington and Slavery: A Complex Legacy
…supported both his personal wealth and the early American economy. George Washington and Slavery: A Complex Legacy Presidential Actions on Slavery As president, Washington navigated the tensions of a young…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…especially for the Central Valley.” With F3 Innovate at the helm, the region’s next generation of farmers, engineers, and innovators may very well define what the future of agriculture looks…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…(Future Farmers of America). “Education is key,” he said. “Programs like FFA and classroom visits help people understand that California-grown food is some of the safest and most carefully produced…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…reach out directly for demos. “We’re demoing every week across specialty row crop areas in the United States and now in Central America,” Sibley says. Interested farmers can visit verdantrobotics.com…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…perspective, and urgency driving California agriculture today. Snider, a lifelong Bakersfield resident and former national champion mountain biker, brings competitive energy to his new role. A crop insurance professional with…
How Ralston Purina Revolutionized American Agriculture
…Purina Revolutionized American Agriculture William Danforth’s Vision: The Birth of Purina Mills In 1894, William Danforth founded Purina Mills, an animal feed company that would forever change the way farmers…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…the heart of American farming. Van Groningen, dubbed the “Pumpkin King of California,” joined the show from Manteca, where his family farm grows over 60 varieties of pumpkins ranging from…