…scale, impact, and excitement surrounding the world’s largest annual agricultural trade show. Lausten explained that preparations for the event are already in full swing, with massive equipment beginning to roll…
When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
From Hand Labor to Heavy Work: Early American Farming Agricultural production in the United States continued to expand in the early 1800s, but farming remained an intensely labor-driven endeavor. Despite…
How Minneapolis Mills Produced Nearly All of the Nation’s Flour
When people think about America’s agricultural powerhouses, Minnesota is not always the first state that comes to mind. Yet in 1915, Minnesota stood at the very center of the U.S….
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…while importing more food than it exports — a shift he called alarming. “A nation that can’t feed itself isn’t free,” he said, warning that the U.S. is edging closer…
How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America
Photo by Vito Natale on Unsplash A Snapshot of Agricultural Progress American agriculture has always been shaped by innovation, but few changes were as transformative as the mechanization of farming….
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
…He highlights the need for practical solutions that balance conservation with agricultural needs. Urban expansion and conversion of farmland into housing also threaten the industry. “Every year, thousands of acres…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…Crab and Wine Fest February 7th at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year in support of local agricultural education and advocacy. Sonoma County Ag…
Harry Ferguson and the Tractor Innovation That Changed Farming
…connected components. Agricultural historians widely consider the three-point hitch the most revolutionary improvement in tractor and implement technology. It improved balance, stability, and maneuverability while reducing the risk of accidents—problems…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…will take place August 12–13 in Fort Myers, Florida. Attendee registration opens early spring. Agricultural companies interested in exhibiting can reserve a booth at citrusexpo.net/exhibit. For hotel information, visit citrusexpo.net/stay….
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…scientific research and modernization. Farmers across the country were adopting new practices aimed at improving productivity, restoring soil health, and strengthening regional agricultural economies. This period marked an important transition,…
America’s 1870s Agricultural Revolution
AI image created by ChatGPT A Shift from Hand Power to Horsepower The 1870s marked a pivotal decade in American agriculture, often called the first major agricultural revolution. Farmers began…
Colorado Agriculture: Mining, Railroads, and Early Farms
AI image created by ChatGPT Early Challenges for Colorado Settlers Colorado’s agricultural story began with significant obstacles. Early settlers crossing what is now Nebraska and Kansas encountered land that seemed…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…of life. Raised in Siskiyou County and now living in Modoc County, Hadwick brings firsthand agricultural experience to Sacramento. Before politics, she worked as a teacher and emergency manager while…
How the Wealthy Apple Put Minnesota on the Orchard Map
…Wealthy Apple Peter Gideon named his successful apple variety “Wealthy,” honoring his wife. The name would go on to become a lasting part of American agricultural history. The Wealthy apple…