The Missouri River: A Pillar of American Agriculture History Map of the Missouri River drainage basin in the US and Canada. made using USGS and Natural Earth data. By Shannon1…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…market and regulatory challenges. Shaping the Future of Agriculture By providing high-accuracy crop mapping, water insights, and actionable intelligence, Land IQ equips growers, investors, and regulators to manage resources effectively….
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…Without Consumers Automation, AI, sustainable viticulture, organic practices, natural wine, orange wine—Hanni supports all of it. But he delivers a blunt truth: none of it matters if people aren’t buying…
How Ohio State University Was Founded: The Land-Grant History Behind the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College
…in Columbus rather than award the designation to an existing university, Ohio reshaped its higher-education landscape and created an institution that continues to lead in research, innovation, and public service….
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming
…of Indigenous expertise, settler ambition, and the region’s natural abundance. Together, these influences helped shape a diverse and productive farming culture that would support the state’s growth for generations. The…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…mandarins Cattle and calves She also noted a major but often under-recognized agricultural sector in Northern California: Bees, pollination services, and queen production Beekeeping is a significant industry in the…
Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges
…the system’s reach but also ensured that land-grant resources benefit diverse communities across the nation. This ongoing evolution demonstrates that land-grant universities are not just historical institutions—they are living centers…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…human resources. In addition, Little oversees Farm Employers Labor Service, an affiliated organization of the California Farm Bureau. This service helps agricultural employers comply with both state and federal requirements,…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…the Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS) to assist with compliance on wages, hours, safety, training, and human resources. He highlighted the constant changes in California labor regulations, emphasizing the need…
Kansas State: America’s First Land-Grant University
…institution positioned Kansas State as a leader in agricultural innovation and public service from the very start. Early Legislative Efforts and Local Leadership The effort to create a state university…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…raising costs for farmers and complicating operations. Despite these obstacles, Woolf emphasizes that farmers continue to act as stewards of the land, producing substantial crops while managing limited resources. Regulatory…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…to public service and agricultural advocacy. Papagni highlighted John Duarte’s accomplishments in the nursery industry, where he helped refine varieties of almond trees, table grapes, and trellis systems. Boyer wondered…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…and the Future of Farmland Jacobs echoed concerns about regions like Fresno County’s west side, where ideal soils for almonds now struggle with water shortages. Despite having the water resources…