…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…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
…and uncertain agricultural frontier became a center of large-scale wheat production that would feed both the nation and the world. A Turning Point in American Agricultural History The story of…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…strengthen the agricultural innovation ecosystem. Its mission is ambitious: bring together growers, researchers, startups, and educators to solve real-world challenges and ensure agriculture continues to thrive in one of the…
Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming
…life made early agricultural efforts slow and uncertain. For many pioneers arriving from eastern states, the conditions they encountered on the plains were unlike anything they had experienced before. The…
Ag Innovation and the Future of Farming; F3 Innovate Highlights Technology and Workforce Development
…hub for agricultural technology and innovation. Through partnerships with universities, startups, and growers, F3 Innovate is working to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world farming applications. Koepke emphasized…
Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture
…supply the mechanical power that made these operations possible. Steam Power’s Role in Agricultural Progress The late 1800s and early 1900s were a turning point in American agricultural history. Farmers…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…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:…