…as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, where her mission is clear—protect farmland and ensure farmers can continue farming for generations to come. In…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
Today’s AgNet News Hour featured a forward-looking conversation with fifth-generation farmer Jenny Lester Moffitt, now serving as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, highlighting…
From Mail-Order Roots to Rural Retail Giant: Tractor Supply’s Rise
…need during a pivotal era in U.S. agriculture. From Mail-Order to Storefront The demand for tractor parts quickly grew, and by 1939, the company opened its first retail store. This…
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…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…just for the business, but for consumers who trust the brand. Listen to the Full AgNet News Hour Interview The conversation with Eddie Papulias is packed with stories, lessons, and…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg, who shared encouraging news about international markets for U.S. agriculture. According to Lindberg, the U.S. agricultural trade deficit is projected to drop significantly—from about $50…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…cotton. Since then, he has led a major diversification effort. Today the farm grows: Processing and fresh market tomatoes Carrots, garlic, and onions in winter crop rotations Watermelons, cantaloupes, and…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…melons, cotton, onions, garlic, carrots, pistachios, almonds, and herbs, along with managing hundreds of acres of wetland habitat along the Pacific Flyway. Despite the operation’s scale and diversification, water uncertainty…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…threshing machine. The cotton gin. The moldboard plow. Each of these mechanical breakthroughs dramatically increased efficiency, productivity, and the scale of American farming. They represent visible, powerful shifts in how…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…openly, because truth builds trust. Educating the Next Generation Stephanie emphasizes the transformative power of agricultural education. Through farm camps and tours, children—especially those from urban areas—gain hands-on experience with…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…hopes to rebuild trust between farmers and consumers. She believes honesty and transparency are critical to strengthening agriculture’s public image. The discussion also touched on the future of farming. Nash…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
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