For California farmers and agribusiness professionals, attending an out-of-state event has to make sense. Time away from the farm is valuable, and travel has to deliver real returns. The 2026…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…increase another $15,000 to $25,000 due to additional emissions requirements and new technology mandates. Meanwhile, repair costs at dealership service centers can exceed $240 per hour — and trucks often…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…exposure, protecting soil and farmer health “Every season is the most important season,” Mikesell explains. The LaserWeeder pays for itself in under three years, giving farmers a clear return on…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
…Known for his home-run prowess on the diamond, Shebelut has also been hitting home runs in farming, particularly with energy-efficient irrigation. From Tenaya Park to the Farm Before making a…
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…
Robert Thomas and the Birth of the Farmer’s Almanac
…combining education, science, and communication in service to farmers and rural communities. By merging astronomy with practical farming knowledge—and presenting it with clarity and humor—Thomas created a resource that became…
St. Louis: Gateway to America’s Agricultural Expansion
…be overstated. In the mid-19th century, as the nation expanded westward and farm production increased, St. Louis stood at the center of America’s agricultural transformation. Long before railroads dominated transportation,…
National FFA Week Highlights the Future of Agriculture Leadership
…George Washington’s birthday, honoring his agricultural roots and reinforcing farming’s foundational role in America. Throughout the week, chapters host service projects, alumni celebrations, advisor appreciation events, and community outreach efforts….
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…California is Butte County farmer Jamie Johansson, a first-generation grower and former president of the California Farm Bureau, now running for District Three Assembly. Johansson farms olives and citrus and…
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…soil and reliable access to transportation routes, making them ideal for large-scale farming operations. The promise of opportunity attracted wealthy farmers from established agricultural states such as Virginia, Kentucky, and…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…Stephanie Moreda-Arend, a fifth-generation dairy farmer from the Point Reyes–Petaluma area. Her message was clear: small, organic dairy families are being pushed off historic land, and California agriculture cannot afford…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…McGill sat down with Jamie Johansson, candidate for California’s District 3 Assembly seat. Johansson, a first-generation farmer and former President of the California Farm Bureau, made it clear that 2026…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
Screenshot California agriculture is at a pivotal moment. From water regulations and labor challenges to shifting political leadership in Sacramento, farmers and ranchers across the state are facing unprecedented uncertainty….
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
…from labor-intensive subsistence farming into a system capable of feeding a growing nation—and eventually, much of the world. How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming That’s today’s American Agriculture…