…It allowed settlers to transport agricultural knowledge, livestock genetics, crop seeds, tools, and farming practices across the continent. Without these trails, large-scale agricultural expansion into the western United States would…
Connie Conway: USDA Focused on Keeping California Farmers Farming
…farmers, ranchers, agricultural businesses, and anyone who cares about the future of America’s food supply. Listen to the full interview on The Ag Meter and stay connected for more conversations…
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglas Discusses Federal Support, Water Challenges, and the Future of Agriculture
…invest in agricultural education and leadership development, helping prepare the next generation of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural professionals. She praised the accomplishments of FFA members and expressed enthusiasm for the…
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
…season. The program also highlighted growing efforts to expand export opportunities for U.S. specialty crops. Rollins pointed to increasing agricultural exports and new trade agreements that could help California growers…
Popcorn’s Remarkable Journey Through American Agricultural History
…story reflects how innovation, persistence, and agricultural adaptation helped many American farm families endure economic hardship while contributing to the nation’s food history. Popcorn’s Lasting Agricultural Impact Today, popcorn remains…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…spread across approximately 24 million acres and generates over $60 billion in annual agricultural sales. California accounts for more than 10% of total U.S. agricultural sales and produces a vast…
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
…farming in the Golden State is on the line. Collenberg, a Siskiyou County farmer with deep agricultural roots, explained that his decision to enter politics came after years of frustration…
California Agriculture, Water, and Regulations Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Discussion
…of working Californians, particularly in rural communities and the agricultural sector. Collenberg said agriculture has become one of the clearest examples of California’s broader affordability and regulatory problems. “When people…
Oregon Trail Helped Shape American Agriculture
…thousands of settlers seeking farmland, opportunity, and a new life in the American West. As highlighted by agricultural historian Mark Oppold in this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, the…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
…environmental regulations while overlooking the struggles facing rural communities throughout the Central Valley, Imperial Valley, Salinas, Monterey, Ventura County, and other major agricultural regions. Throughout the interview, Hilton repeatedly emphasized…
Jon Kinzenbaw: The Iowa Innovator Who Helped Modernize American Farming
…Iowa Roots to Agricultural Innovation Growing up in rural Iowa, Jon Kinzenbaw understood firsthand the challenges farmers faced every season. Like many agricultural innovators, his ideas were inspired by real-world…
Ranchers Push for More Wolf Management Funding in California Budget
…a major role in California’s agricultural economy. The budget process remains ongoing, and agricultural organizations are expected to continue pushing for additional funding before the final spending plan is approved….
How Citrus Fruits Spread Across the World and Reached America
…other citrus fruits stretches back thousands of years to ancient civilizations and early global trade routes. According to agricultural historians, the exact origin of citrus fruits cannot be precisely identified….
Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State
…vision for restoring California’s agricultural dominance, reducing regulations, expanding water access, lowering fuel prices, and rebuilding what he repeatedly called the “California Dream.” The passionate conversation touched on everything from…