…Lands, state leaders—including Governor Gavin Newsom—have expressed a desire to remove dams to allow rivers to “run free.” But Lands argues this policy ignores the human, agricultural, and environmental realities…
Anna Baldwin and the First Milking Machine
…of the earliest known American patents in the dairy industry, marking a foundational moment in agricultural mechanization. Innovation Ahead of Its Time Despite its historical importance, Baldwin’s milking machine was…
Colorado’s Agricultural Turning Point
…doors. Today, that institution is known as Colorado State University and remains a leader in agricultural education and research. A Lasting Agricultural Legacy Though Colorado faced early challenges, the combination…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…through smart branding. From there, the episode shifted hard into ag tech with a featured interview with Arthur Erickson, co-founder of Hylio, a U.S.-based company manufacturing large agricultural drones designed…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…most pressing questions in American agriculture: why is California, the nation’s top agricultural producer, struggling to protect its farming industry? Mason, who farms in Indiana and Arizona and frequently works…
How Soybeans Became America’s Leading Crop
…a cornerstone of U.S. agriculture, underpinning industries ranging from food production to livestock feed and biofuels. Their journey from a minor crop to a global powerhouse reflects both strategic agricultural…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…to improve access for halal-certified U.S. beef and dairy, noting strong demand in Malaysia and a big jump in exports like cheese. He emphasized that the administration is focused on…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…concern, particularly as wolf activity increases across parts of California. Douglas cited recent incidents involving livestock and horses near homes, underscoring the disconnect between public perception and on-the-ground agricultural realities….
Harriet Strong: Visionary Behind Hoover Dam and Water Conservation
…Harriet Strong a true pioneer in American agricultural and engineering history. Harriet Strong: Visionary Behind Hoover Dam and Water Conservation I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Sponsored…
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
…to save farmers over $2 billion annually, to expanded Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, enhanced dairy support, and efforts to rebuild the cattle herd, Rollins…
Bonanza Farms: How Railroads Transformed Wheat Production in America
…highlighted how transportation, investment, and market forces can dramatically alter agricultural systems. Their rise and fall remains an important chapter in U.S. agricultural history. Bonanza Farms: How Railroads Transformed Wheat…
Inside the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
…Anaheim gave attendees the chance to experience the state’s agricultural significance firsthand, while also enjoying iconic destinations like Disneyland and the Southern California coast. Advocacy Meets Policy Leadership Another major…
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…like California. Before turning to policy, Rollins acknowledged the recent passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa, calling it a major loss for rural America and agricultural leadership. She then described a…
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
…Meter, Mims shared her personal journey, deep agricultural roots, and priorities for one of the most ag-centric districts in California. An Unexpected Start and a Lifetime of Service Mims’ path…