…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…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…and workers from the aggressive pests. Fire ants don’t just damage almonds—they pose serious risks to equipment and field crews. Their ability to nest in machinery and aggressively attack workers…
Colonial Fur Trade and Wheat Demand Shaped Early American Farming
International trade played a powerful role in shaping agriculture in early America. Long before the United States became a global agricultural powerhouse, colonial farmers and traders were already responding to…
Broadcast Applications Improve Fire Ant Control in Almond Orchards
…are imported red fire ants and southern fire ants. In addition to damaging trees and nuts, these aggressive pests pose risks to workers and can interfere with equipment. Mays noted…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…underscored the importance of engaging the next generation through programs like FFA and 4-H, which continue to play a critical role in developing future agricultural leaders. His message was clear:…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…the nation’s westward growth, it also reflected the limited agricultural knowledge of the time and the seemingly endless availability of new land on the frontier. Lessons from Agricultural History Looking…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…California growers adapt to ongoing water shortages and shifting agricultural realities. Farming on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley has become increasingly difficult, with growers once again facing…
The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles
…successfully. These advancements gradually turned the once “not so great” Plains into productive agricultural lands. Reflection The story of the Great Plains illustrates the resilience and adaptability of American farmers….
The Homestead Act: How Free Land Transformed North American Agriculture
…under the act. These farms helped populate the Great Plains, Midwest, and western territories. Homesteading encouraged the growth of small family farms, new agricultural towns, and rural communities that relied…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…the state’s farming communities. How California Built an Agricultural Powerhouse California’s agricultural success didn’t happen by accident. In the early days of the state, farming depended heavily on unpredictable rainfall…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…Water Blueprint, a coalition of agricultural stakeholders working to develop long-term water solutions. The research suggests that if groundwater restrictions force widespread land fallowing, the region could see $7–8 billion…