…reduce waste and improve long-term storage capabilities. At a time when agriculture was rapidly evolving, such innovations played a crucial role in increasing productivity and sustainability on American farms. Rapid…
From San Francisco to the Farm with Jacie and Zac
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we sit down with Jacie Johnston and Zac Green of Johnston Farms and WN Citrus, a fourth-generation family operation nestled at the…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…growing food is only half the battle—selling it effectively is just as important. Bridging the Gap Between Farms and Policy One of the biggest challenges in agriculture today is the…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
…transitioning operations to the next generation. This includes everything from estate planning to business strategy, ensuring farms can remain productive and profitable for decades to come. “We sit down at…
Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
…unsuitable for cultivation. This innovation not only ensured survival but also enabled growth. What was once considered a desert began to support thriving farms and communities. Colorado Leads the Nation…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…Threats against workers who spoke out Property damage to farms Pressure to join unions and pay dues He believes these experiences contributed to long-standing distrust among farmworkers—something that still impacts…
From Soldiers to Sodbusters: How Union Veterans Settled Kansas
…than just former soldiers—they were experienced farmers. Many had been raised on farms in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio before leaving their families behind to fight for the Union. When the…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…how her organization is working to transform agriculture in California’s Central Valley—and beyond—through technology, education, and collaboration. F3 Innovate, which stands for Farms, Food, Future, is a nonprofit built to…
Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming
…some of the most productive farmland in America initially posed major challenges for early settlers trying to build farms and communities. The unfamiliar landscape, harsh climate, and isolation of frontier…
Ag Innovation and the Future of Farming; F3 Innovate Highlights Technology and Workforce Development
…that the future of agriculture is increasingly tied to technology, describing farms as becoming more like tech-driven operations. From automation and robotics to artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making, new tools…
Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture
…increasingly relied on machinery to increase efficiency and production, particularly as farms grew larger and demand for food expanded. Steam engines served as the technological bridge between manual labor and…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…program also featured a continued in-depth interview with former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, who provided insight into the broader forces shaping agriculture today. Johanns emphasized the importance of…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
The March 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a compelling and wide-ranging interview with former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, who offered insight into the economic challenges…
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…