…2025 hay market, where soft commodity prices and oversupply have shaped the season. Favorable canola and soybean meal pricing allowed dairies to supplement feed at reduced costs, while wet winters…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od…
The Louisiana Purchase: How $15 Million Reshaped American Agriculture
An 1804 map of “Louisiana”, bounded on the west by the Rocky Mountains By Samuel Lewis (ca.1753-1822) – This map is available from the United States Library of Congress’s Geography…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…Farming Across the United States While California faces higher costs and regulatory complexity, Christensen notes that the organic farming landscape shares similar challenges nationwide. “Places like Michigan, New York, and…
How Ohio State University Was Founded: The Land-Grant History Behind the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College
…Ohio State University—one of the largest and most influential public research universities in the United States. Its early emphasis on agriculture and mechanics helped shape its identity, even as the…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
Strong Yields Amid Rising Costs Roger Isom President of the Western Tree Nut Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association 2025 proved to be a strong year for California…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…Growers and farm suppliers are encouraged to engage with legislators and county supervisors. Joining industry organizations strengthens collective influence: Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA): wtna.org California Cotton Ginners and Growers…
How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College
…marked one of the earliest state-supported efforts to formalize agricultural education in the United States. Official Establishment and Strategic Planning Although the legislative foundation was laid in 1856, the college…
The Origins of the Deere & Mansur Corn Planter
…technology—the creation of the Deere & Mansur corn planter. As agriculture expanded across the United States, so did the need for more accurate and efficient planting equipment. This growing demand…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…one of those who did grow up in the industry. She was raised on a dairy. Both grandfathers were dairy producers. Her father spent his whole life working in dairies….
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…fruits and vegetables consumed in the United States, making the state’s labor and regulatory policies crucial for national food supply. Little emphasizes the importance of ensuring there are enough skilled…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…acre over the past decade—a 25% increase. While California offers fertile soil and a favorable climate, political and regulatory pressures threaten the state’s natural agricultural advantages. As chairman of Western…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…agriculture. Jungman also noted the importance of partnerships with organizations like Western Growers and corporate sponsors like John Deere, highlighting the collaborative spirit that drives innovation and progress within the…