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Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
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History of Land-Grant Universities in U.S. Agriculture
…in developing agricultural research, teaching, and extension programs that continue to shape U.S. farming practices today. Not All Were Agricultural Schools While agriculture was the central focus for many land-grant…
Role of Shorthorn Cattle in American Agricultural History
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Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
…Kern County Agriculture Under her leadership, Kern County Farm Bureau continues to rank among the nation’s top agricultural producers. “Yes, we are the leading ag county in America this year,”…
Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Chickens in American Agriculture
…Modern Agricultural Revival Fast forward to the present day, and chickens are experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Backyard chickens are making a huge comeback in urban, suburban, and rural areas alike….
Life on a Midwest Farm in the 1840s
…Midwest Agricultural History Today, some of these historic 19th-century farmhouses still stand on century farms—properties that have remained in the same family for over 100 years. A few even mark…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…has a process of bringing new products to market that is second to none,” Nicol explains. His region spans the western United States, where different crops and climates demand tailored…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…Nut Association and the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. With decades of experience, Isom has been at the forefront of addressing critical issues facing California farmers. From water and…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…inspire the next generation of farmers, welders, and agricultural leaders. A Record-Breaking Crop in 2025 Looking ahead, Kreps predicts that 2025 will surpass the previous record of 1.5 billion pounds…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…to sustain both corn and wheat. Yet Joseph remains optimistic, believing that efficiency and smart resource management can help farmers adjust. Water: California’s Biggest Agricultural Challenge Bakker calls water “the…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
In a powerful conversation on the AgNet News Hour, Fallbrook grower and entrepreneur Elaine Collotti—known as The Lipstick Farmer—delivered a frank assessment of California’s agricultural and political climate. Collotti, who…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…part of a cooperative that supplies processors producing all types of dairy products, from milk and butter to cheese and powdered milk. While he doesn’t personally manufacture these products, he…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…State Officer Team is on a mission to grow agricultural awareness, leadership skills, and career opportunities for young people across the state. Representing more than 108,000 members, these student leaders…