…highlights the rapid advancement of agricultural technology—from GPS-guided equipment to autonomous tractors capable of operating around the-clock. These innovations are not just about efficiency—they are essential to feeding a growing…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
The March 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of practical field insights and high-level agricultural policy discussion, giving California farmers both immediate takeaways and long-term perspective….
Colonial Fur Trade and Wheat Demand Shaped Early American Farming
International trade played a powerful role in shaping agriculture in early America. Long before the United States became a global agricultural powerhouse, colonial farmers and traders were already responding to…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…underscored the importance of engaging the next generation through programs like FFA and 4-H, which continue to play a critical role in developing future agricultural leaders. His message was clear:…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…the nation’s westward growth, it also reflected the limited agricultural knowledge of the time and the seemingly endless availability of new land on the frontier. Lessons from Agricultural History Looking…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…California growers adapt to ongoing water shortages and shifting agricultural realities. Farming on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley has become increasingly difficult, with growers once again facing…
The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles
…successfully. These advancements gradually turned the once “not so great” Plains into productive agricultural lands. Reflection The story of the Great Plains illustrates the resilience and adaptability of American farmers….
The Homestead Act: How Free Land Transformed North American Agriculture
…under the act. These farms helped populate the Great Plains, Midwest, and western territories. Homesteading encouraged the growth of small family farms, new agricultural towns, and rural communities that relied…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…the state’s farming communities. How California Built an Agricultural Powerhouse California’s agricultural success didn’t happen by accident. In the early days of the state, farming depended heavily on unpredictable rainfall…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…Water Blueprint, a coalition of agricultural stakeholders working to develop long-term water solutions. The research suggests that if groundwater restrictions force widespread land fallowing, the region could see $7–8 billion…
The Rise of Open Range Ranching on the Great Plains
…ranching operations, increase herd sizes, and accelerate the development of the cattle industry. A Defining Chapter in American Agricultural History The era of open range ranching helped shape the agricultural…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
…program to support teachers and students more effectively throughout the state. These coordinators help deliver curriculum resources, connect schools with local agricultural programs, and build partnerships that expand agriculture education…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…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
…delivery reliability. According to Duarte, improving water infrastructure and planning could allow California to support both environmental needs and agricultural production. Fire Ant Control for Orchard Growers The episode also…