The Origins of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture The Morrill Act of 1862 and Its Impact In 1862, the United States passed the First Morrill Act, a historic piece of…
Role of Shorthorn Cattle in American Agricultural History
…families. Origins and Importation of Shorthorns Originally known as Durham cattle, Shorthorns were the first improved cattle breed imported into the United States, arriving in 1783. Their introduction marked a…
Life on a Midwest Farm in the 1840s
…United States, bringing with them the dream of building multi-room homes similar to the ones they had left behind. As families prospered, one-room log cabins were replaced with well-built farmhouses…
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
California Farming at a Crossroads: Roger Isom on Water, Labor, and the Future of Agriculture Leadership in Agriculture Roger Isom serves as President and CEO of both the Western Tree…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…the Central Valley Today, Bakker operates two major dairies—Countryside Dairy, home to 4,000 Holsteins, and Back Road Ranch, milking 2,000 Jerseys. Alongside these operations, he manages about 2,000 acres of…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
California Farming Voices: On today’s AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni and co-host Josh McGill take listeners on a tour of California agriculture, from the dairies of Hanford to the…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…number of dairies has declined, those remaining are highly skilled operations. However, milk prices—according to Case’s personal observation—have not kept pace with inflation, making profitability more challenging. Case’s farm is…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…heard updates on: The upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Changes in federal ag leadership International trade developments affecting California exports Kreps’ closing message was clear: agriculture must stay united…
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, we bring you a powerful and in-depth conversation with Roger Isom, President and CEO of both the Western Agricultural Processors Association and…
Marietta, Ohio: First Settlement of the Northwest Territory
…the agricultural future of the nation. The Northwest Territory: Birthplace of the Midwest Established by Congress, the Northwest Territory was the first incorporated territory of the United States. It encompassed…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…Isom, CEO of both the Western Agricultural Processors Association and the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. He weighs in on California’s regulatory pressure, labor costs, and the breaking point…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
The First Push Westward Following the end of the Revolutionary War, the United States entered a new chapter of expansion and exploration. The first major wave of westward migration began…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…company had grown into the largest farm equipment manufacturer in the United States. His perseverance had paid off, and the reaper helped usher in a new era of mechanized agriculture…