…farming, producers were observing nature and learning through experience. It took farmers hundreds of years to put two and two together and recognize a simple but powerful truth: manure from…
640 Acres and a Fresh Start: Early Tennessee Land Grants
…land represented a new beginning and the promise of independence. 640 Acres — Generous but Untouched Many early settlers received land grants in exchange for military service. Standard grants often…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
California is at a crossroads — and according to gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, the state’s farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and energy producers are carrying the heaviest burden. In a wide-ranging interview,…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…instilled a lifelong commitment to farming and education. In 2013, her family moved to Tennessee, building a new dairy facility and continuing the Nash family legacy. Today, Nash Family Farms,…
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…
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
…the latest farming practices. This system helped bridge the gap between formal research and everyday farm life, spreading innovations in soil management, crop cultivation, and livestock care. Pioneers of Agricultural…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…welcomed Dave Roberts of R7 Enterprises, a diversified grower in Woodlake farming cherries, citrus, lemons, pomegranates, Asian pears, avocados, and more. His message was clear: California farmers are doing everything…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
Out on the east side of the San Joaquin Valley near Woodlake, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a generational commitment. In a powerful Ag Meter conversation, Dave Roberts…
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
…but of leadership and service. Living to Serve A group of males and females creating an assembly line to move stones at National FFA convention and expo day of service….
Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture
…By raising mules alongside other crops and livestock, farmers diversified their operations and strengthened their financial stability. Horses Still Ruled the Farm Despite Missouri’s strong mule reputation, horses remained the…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…of high-quality products and services is matched only by the knowledge of our dedicated sales and service staff, many of whom have been with us for 15, 20 and over…
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 Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…significant economic transitions in its history. What had long been a primarily rural, farm-based economy evolved into a powerful industrial agricultural system. Rapid industrialization reshaped the region. Infrastructure expanded, cities…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…$15,000–$25,000 more due to emissions technology, creating a significant financial burden for companies already operating on thin margins. “We don’t have the resources or time to provide the services and…