…County: An Agricultural Powerhouse Nettleton takes pride in Kern County’s agricultural success. In 2023, the county’s crop report showed more than $8 billion in agricultural production, making Kern the leading…
Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo
Inspiring the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders At the recent Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida, three outstanding members of the Florida FFA Association—Lyla Bent, Hope Storter, and Isabelle Jenkins—shared…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
California’s agricultural and transportation sectors are once again in the spotlight as state and federal policies clash, pests resurface, and long-delayed water projects inch forward. On today’s AgNet News Hour,…
Future Leaders Shine at Florida FFA
The next generation of agricultural leaders took center stage on the AgNet News Hour as Florida FFA state officers shared their stories and their passion for farming. Speaking at the…
Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci
Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: The Stanislaus County Farm Bureau is setting the pace for agricultural advocacy and education in California. In a recent interview on the AgNet News…
The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities
…agricultural and mechanical sciences. These institutions would become known as land-grant universities, designed to provide practical, research-based education to farmers and future agricultural leaders. Kansas Leads the Way in Agricultural…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…markets have created uncertainty across the agricultural sector. “Water is jobs,” Stan emphasized, noting that Madera County is at the center of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) impacts. With…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…Once you add overtime, you’re looking at $30 to $40 an hour—costs that simply aren’t sustainable,” Genasci said. The result is fewer hours for workers and an accelerated push toward automation…
History of Land-Grant Universities in U.S. Agriculture
…in developing agricultural research, teaching, and extension programs that continue to shape U.S. farming practices today. Not All Were Agricultural Schools While agriculture was the central focus for many land-grant…
Role of Shorthorn Cattle in American Agricultural History
Beef Shorthorn bull in field By Robert Scarth / Wikimedia image Shorthorn Cattle and Early American Farms The holds a significant place in American agricultural history. As settlers pushed westward,…
Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
…Kern County Agriculture Under her leadership, Kern County Farm Bureau continues to rank among the nation’s top agricultural producers. “Yes, we are the leading ag county in America this year,”…
Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Chickens in American Agriculture
…Modern Agricultural Revival Fast forward to the present day, and chickens are experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Backyard chickens are making a huge comeback in urban, suburban, and rural areas alike….
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…a reliable workforce during peak harvest. Rising costs, regulatory hurdles, and a lack of seasonal workers are compounding the challenge, with some operations being forced to make tough decisions about…
Life on a Midwest Farm in the 1840s
…Midwest Agricultural History Today, some of these historic 19th-century farmhouses still stand on century farms—properties that have remained in the same family for over 100 years. A few even mark…