…Kreps argues that too many decisions are made without real-world agricultural insight, leaving farmers to deal with the consequences. Water: The Issue That Changes Everything No topic dominates the conversation…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…Papagni. In this powerful conversation, Moffitt shares her journey from a fifth-generation walnut farm in Northern California to shaping agricultural policy at the highest levels—and why the future of farming…
Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
…to establish a sustainable agricultural presence. William N. Byers and the Push for Farming A pivotal figure in Colorado’s early agricultural history was William N. Byers, founder of the Rocky…
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
…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
…Threats against workers who spoke out Property damage to farms Pressure to join unions and pay dues He believes these experiences contributed to long-standing distrust among farmworkers—something that still impacts…
Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture
…better wages, safety standards, and regulations. However, he stressed that major challenges remain, particularly around labor availability, immigration policy, and the need for practical solutions that support both workers and…
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…