Mark Oppold with An American Agriculture History Minute highlights a surprising and influential chapter in U.S. agricultural and marketing history—one that connects food production, consumer tastes, and one of the…
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
…cotton operations, Mims stresses that policymakers must understand how food actually gets from the field to the grocery store. Immigration, Labor, and Accountability Labor shortages and immigration reform were also…
David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley
…volunteer and help restore trust in elections. He also pointed to growing investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse, encouraging Californians to follow officials who are tracing where taxpayer money is…
Marketing, Wine & Ag: Lex Nicoleta on AgNet News Hour
…can go viral, attracting new audiences and driving engagement. She advises ag brands to consider micro-influencers or local content creators as accessible ways to build awareness and trust online. For…
Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story
…lesson on nutrition, awareness, and trusting parental instincts. A Behavioral Shift That Raised Red Flags As a toddler, Krier’s son Preston was exceptionally active. While energy is normal at that…
New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture
AI image created by ChatGPT New Mexico’s Agricultural Significance When most people think of top agricultural states in the U.S., New Mexico might not immediately come to mind. Yet, this…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…behavior are aligning. On Ag Meter, host Nick sat down with Amy DeLisio, CEO of the Dairy Council of California, to discuss why milk is regaining trust after years of…
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
…pounds of cotton used each year. This statistic underscores just how central agriculture—and cotton in particular—was to the Southern economy at that time. A Climate-Driven Agricultural Legacy As Mark Oppold…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
Strong Yields Amid Rising Costs Roger Isom President of the Western Tree Nut Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association 2025 proved to be a strong year for California…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…Growers and farm suppliers are encouraged to engage with legislators and county supervisors. Joining industry organizations strengthens collective influence: Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA): wtna.org California Cotton Ginners and Growers…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…an organic cotton grower from Texas, and a family in Illinois cultivating a variety of Midwest row crops. The winner will be announced during the Summit on Thursday, December 4th,…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…on how supply aligned with global demand. Cotton Gin Innovation and Its Impact on Cotton Prices The invention of the cotton gin revolutionized cotton production across the South. With processing…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…platform in the U.S. and Australia. Additional tools and partnerships that support growers, retailers, and ag advisors. The goal across the entire brand family is consistent: Make farming more efficient,…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…cotton fibers from seeds, it made large-scale cotton production far more efficient and profitable. Cotton soon became the South’s leading export crop, earning it the nickname “King Cotton.” However, this…