…Stockton, attracting workers, innovation, and new agricultural investment. She acknowledged the project’s mismanagement but emphasized that those harmed by construction—particularly farmers who lost access to land—must be fairly compensated. In…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…the challenges facing farmers, including heavy bureaucracy, regulatory red tape, and mismanaged funds, which threaten both infrastructure and agricultural innovation. Culotti emphasizes that young farmers, regenerative agriculture initiatives, and advanced…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
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AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…as a key asset for navigating agricultural policy. She plans to prioritize water management, infrastructure, and natural resources in rural communities, ensuring funding from Sacramento benefits the Central Valley, not…
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
…History Minute, agricultural historian Mark Oppold explains how climate conditions played a defining role in determining which crops early settlers raised and how regional agriculture developed across the United States….
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…to get involved at the local and state levels, promoting the California Farm Bureau Campaign School as a pathway for future leaders to run for public office and strengthen agricultural…
Largest Barns in the United States
…Kansas Giant Often cited as the largest barn in the United States, the Cooper Barn is located in Colby, Kansas. This impressive agricultural structure measures 114 feet long and rises…
How Hay Baling Began: The First Hay Presses and Early Innovations
…to farmers today. A Lasting Legacy in Agricultural Mechanization The development of hay baling may seem like a small chapter in agricultural history, but it had a profound impact. By…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…look at where the industry is headed. From Dinuba Roots to Industry Leadership Todd Burkdoll’s agricultural story begins in Dinuba, California, where he was born and raised. His grandparents were…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…on crop protection, plant growth regulators (PGRs), and maximizing coverage for better efficacy. Todd emphasizes the importance of slowing down for optimal spray application and blending technology with traditional agricultural…
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
…nation’s agricultural expansion. Corn, Hogs, and the Practical Realities of Early Midwest Farming In the Midwest, a different combination of agricultural practices defined the region: corn and hogs. Corn grew…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…the year for SEMIOS. From a sales and operational standpoint, the company is operating at full speed, much like the rest of the agricultural industry. Industry conferences play a major…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…to market strategy and regional challenges, the conversation delivered valuable, practical guidance for citrus growers navigating today’s evolving agricultural landscape. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…these pioneers found their permanent homes much earlier—within the fertile, resource-rich lands of what is now Ohio. A Thriving Indigenous Agricultural System Long before European settlers established roots in the…