…under one roof. That vision became the National Western Stock Show, now recognized as one of the most prestigious and enduring agricultural events in the world. The Visionaries Behind the…
National Western Stock Show: A Legacy of American Agriculture
…National Recognition Equally significant is the National Western Rodeo, widely regarded as one of the largest indoor rodeos in the world. Its scale and prestige have earned it recognition from…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…puzzle. From California Policy to National Leadership Before her current role, Moffitt served as Deputy Secretary and later Undersecretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Her work included:…
Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
…By 1900, Colorado had emerged as a national leader in irrigated agriculture, boasting more acreage of irrigated farmland than any other state. This achievement underscored the effectiveness of irrigation and…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
…national prominence in agriculture, leading the United States in the number of irrigated acres. This achievement reflected both the ingenuity of early settlers and the effectiveness of irrigation systems across…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…her love for beef (ribeye is her go-to) and encouraged consumers to feel confident cooking it at home. Resources from groups like the California Beef Council make it easier than…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
…much of the eastern United States. However, farmers also experimented with a variety of other crops, including oats, cotton, and even tobacco. The assumption was that if these crops thrived…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…including almonds, pistachios, tomatoes, cotton, garlic, onions, and herbs. This diversification helps manage risk, but one issue overshadows everything: water. With allocations as low as 15%, growers are forced to…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…back to 1974, when Stuart Wolf’s father first started the operation. Today, the company farms a wide range of crops including almonds, pistachios, tomatoes, grains, basil, garlic, onions, cotton, and…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…of the Milk Producers Council to discuss the history of California water infrastructure, the impact of environmental regulations, and what the future may hold for the San Joaquin Valley and…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…Hour, host Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni welcomed Geoffrey Vanden Heuvel of the Milk Producers Council for a passionate and insightful conversation about California’s water challenges and what must change…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…of the show featured a detailed conversation with Jeffrey Vanden Heuvel of the Milk Producers Council, who walked listeners through the history of California’s water system. Vanden Heuvel explained how…
Marietta and the Birth of America’s Northwest Frontier
…across the expanding Midwest relied on river systems to move crops to market, and St. Louis became an essential link between frontier agriculture and national commerce. Its importance as a…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…the Ag Meter, dairy leader Melvin Mederios, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), shared an inside look at the challenges and opportunities facing dairy farmers…