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…than modern asphalt, its impact was monumental. It not only facilitated westward migration but also strengthened the agricultural economy by providing farmers with reliable access to broader markets. Today, the…
Ohio’s Early Agriculture: Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco
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…ID and citizenship verification, noting that more than one million signatures have already been collected to place voter ID on the ballot. He called on farmers and agricultural leaders to…
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…while reducing reliance on grains and ultra-processed foods. The conversation highlights how these changes could affect school meals, SNAP and WIC programs, and key agricultural sectors such as dairy. A…
How the Ohio and Erie Canal Helped Shape Ohio
…workers were employed at one time. Building the canal was a massive undertaking that required seven years of continuous labor. Completion and Lasting Impact By 1833, the Ohio and Erie…
Lex Nicoleta: Coastal Grandmother, Farming, Food & Influence
…crisp whites with fish—turning wine into an experience rather than a mystery. Advice for AgNet West and Agricultural Media When asked how AgNet West and the Ag Meter could grow…
Ohio: America’s First Agricultural Capital
…was expanding rapidly. Farming operations flourished, and with them came early agricultural industries that supported both local communities and growing markets across the country. The Rise of Agricultural Processing By…
World Ag Expo 2026 Showcases Global Ag Innovation
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AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…agricultural workers while ensuring accountability and legal pathways for employment. Water policy, regulatory burdens, and the widening gap between production costs and farm income are also highlighted as critical challenges,…
Johnny Appleseed: John Chapman’s Legacy in American Agriculture
AI image created by ChatGPT Early Life in Massachusetts John Chapman, famously known as Johnny Appleseed, holds a lasting place in American agricultural history. Born in September 1774 in Massachusetts,…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…Much of this innovation will be showcased at the San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium on January 7 at the UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Parlier. The long-running…
California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
…Advocacy, Policy, and Consumer Awareness The show addressed broader agricultural challenges, including water shortages in the Westland’s Water District, labor pressures from rising minimum wages, and global competition in raisin…