…early agricultural experiments were modest but significant. They demonstrated the federal government’s growing interest in not just acquiring land, but actively developing it. The blending of Indigenous agricultural knowledge with…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
…to provide legal work authorization for millions of undocumented workers who have been in the U.S. for years, many of whom are already deeply embedded in agricultural operations. “This bill…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
The Birth of Agriculture in Greeley Greeley became Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement, marking a turning point in the development of farming across the state. Early settlers arrived with optimism…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…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…