…reliable water deliveries, stronger agricultural communities, and a future where California agriculture—and the environment—can both thrive. But this short summary only scratches the surface. 🎧 Listen to the full interview…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
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Early American Farmers Move West After the Revolution
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AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
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Marietta and the Birth of America’s Northwest Frontier
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Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…the Ag Meter, dairy leader Melvin Mederios, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), shared an inside look at the challenges and opportunities facing dairy farmers…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
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The Growth of American Agriculture: From Colonial Times to the Mid-20th Century
…agricultural products to both domestic and international markets. Most farms during this era were small and family-oriented, designed primarily to meet the needs of those who worked the land. Yet,…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
The AgNet News Hour recently featured an in-depth conversation with dairy leader Melvin Medeiros, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). In a wide-ranging interview with…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
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Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg, who shared encouraging news about international markets for U.S. agriculture. According to Lindberg, the U.S. agricultural trade deficit is projected to drop significantly—from about $50…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights how German-Americans, Scottish settlers, and Irish immigrants each contributed uniquely to the agricultural foundation of the United States. German-American Agricultural Traditions German-Americans brought…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…revolutionary: fertilizer. Fertilizer’s Deep Roots in Agricultural History The actual history of fertilizer likely goes back further than all the mechanical inventions we typically celebrate. Long before industrial innovation reshaped…
640 Acres and a Fresh Start: Early Tennessee Land Grants
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