…an integrated management strategy. The product is available through local agricultural retailers and distributors, making it accessible for orchard operations of all sizes. For more information on fire ant management…
California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate
…in the conversation as California heads toward a critical election year. Jacobson noted that while candidates came prepared with more detailed responses than expected, the state’s agricultural challenges remain urgent….
Birth of the National Western Stock Show: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture
In the early 20th century, as the American West solidified its identity as the backbone of livestock production, a bold vision emerged—one that would unite ranchers, breeders, and agricultural leaders…
National Western Stock Show: A Legacy of American Agriculture
A Historic Beginning in Denver According to agricultural historian Mark Oppold, the National Western Stock Show in Denver first began in 1906, establishing itself as one of the most enduring…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…Kreps argues that too many decisions are made without real-world agricultural insight, leaving farmers to deal with the consequences. Water: The Issue That Changes Everything No topic dominates the conversation…
Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
…to establish a sustainable agricultural presence. William N. Byers and the Push for Farming A pivotal figure in Colorado’s early agricultural history was William N. Byers, founder of the Rocky…
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
…early agricultural experiments were modest but significant. They demonstrated the federal government’s growing interest in not just acquiring land, but actively developing it. The blending of Indigenous agricultural knowledge with…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
…to provide legal work authorization for millions of undocumented workers who have been in the U.S. for years, many of whom are already deeply embedded in agricultural operations. “This bill…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
The Birth of Agriculture in Greeley Greeley became Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement, marking a turning point in the development of farming across the state. Early settlers arrived with optimism…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…time. He also supported the idea of replacing Cesar Chavez Day with a broader “Agricultural Day” to recognize the entire industry—from farmworkers to farmers and processors. Immigration Reform Takes Center…
From Soldiers to Sodbusters: How Union Veterans Settled Kansas
…war ended, they brought both agricultural knowledge and resilience to the frontier. Kansas offered promise, but it also demanded sacrifice. These veterans became some of the first true pioneer farmers…
From Mail-Order Roots to Rural Retail Giant: Tractor Supply’s Rise
…identity, becoming what we now know as Tractor Supply Company. What began as a niche tractor parts supplier evolved into a broader agricultural and rural lifestyle retailer. This transformation mirrored…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…path at California Polytechnic State University studying agricultural communications. Today, she helps tell the story of California ranchers—an industry that manages 38 million acres of land and plays a critical…
California Cattle Industry Faces Growing Pressure; Katie Roberti Discusses Wolves, Water, and Policy Challenges
…In some regions, wildlife is moving closer to communities, increasing tensions between conservation efforts and agricultural sustainability. Ranchers are now being forced to adapt quickly while also working with state…