How German, Scottish, and Irish Traditions Shaped U.S. Farming In the development of American agriculture, ethnicity played a significant role in shaping farming practices, land use decisions, and even long-term…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…the business, which traces its roots back to the historic Miller & Lux cattle enterprise of the mid-1800s. Today, the operation farms roughly 11,000 acres of diverse crops, including tomatoes,…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…wood-burning stoves and fireplaces were common in homes and on farms, ash was readily available. Farmers discovered that spreading wood ash on fields helped improve soil conditions and crop growth….
Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
…farms out of the state. Hilton argued that California’s biggest problem is excessive government spending combined with overregulation. According to him, the state budget has nearly doubled in recent years,…
640 Acres and a Fresh Start: Early Tennessee Land Grants
…process of cultivating crops. Agriculture did not begin with plowed fields and barns. It began with axes, sweat, and determination. Those 640-acre grants were not finished farms — they were…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…Valley to rural Tennessee, her rise as an agriculture advocate, and her urgent vision for the future of family farms in America. From Fresno Roots to Tennessee Fields Stephanie grew…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…new dairy operation that has grown into a diversified agricultural business. Today, Nash Family Farms includes a dairy, creamery, cheese plant, farm tours, and even a coffee shop designed to…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…small farms under 200 acres. She estimates that 80,000 small farmers in California collectively produce only a fraction of total agricultural output, yet face heavy regulatory burdens. “It’s hard to…
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
…particularly when it comes to infrastructure, small farms, property rights, and regulatory reform. Culotti, running with No Party Preference, emphasized that California voters are tired of partisan extremes. She argued…
Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture
…for producing a superior breed that became essential to farms, trails, and plantations across the country. A National Reputation for Superior Mules Missouri’s mule industry stood out for its consistency…
Missouri’s Deep Agricultural Roots: From French Settlers to Today
…and prosperity. The First Farms: French Beginnings Missouri’s agricultural story began around 1725, when French settlers established the first farms near St. Louis and along the Mississippi River. The fertile…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
…Propane-powered irrigation. Why Propane Is Gaining Traction Shebelut’s farms historically relied on electricity and diesel. When a diesel motor failed, his pump company suggested propane — cleaner, efficient, and often…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…when an extremist group targeted farms in Sonoma County through legislative action to define factory farms, which would shut down 50% of all farms, including her family farm. Shortly after…
National FFA Week Highlights the Future of Agriculture Leadership
…one million members nationwide, with over 9,000 chapters across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Established in 1948, National FFA Week was strategically designed to include…