…to be accountability,” Johansson said, pointing to the state’s multi-billion-dollar deficit and a pattern of promises made to agriculture that go unfunded. Water policy also took center stage. Johansson discussed…
Michigan’s Rise: Mining, Farming & Autos (1855–1908)
…at the center of a transportation revolution. This era stands as a defining chapter in American agriculture history in the state of Michigan. Michigan’s Rise: Mining, Farming & Autos (1855–1908)…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…and Water Policy at the California Policy Center. While earlier discussions focused heavily on water, this episode zeroed in on energy, oil production, electricity pricing, and California’s economic future, all…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
…method for delivering macronutrients such as nitrogen and potassium through irrigation systems. It allows growers to make smaller, more frequent applications that align with crop demand curves. However, foliar applications…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…at the California Policy Center. Broadcasting during the final day of World Ag Expo, the discussion centered on a bold but practical idea: dredging the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta to increase water supply,…
Maximizing Nitrogen Efficiency in Permanent Crops
…demand and minimizes the risk of loss. Timing within the irrigation cycle also matters. Applying nitrogen toward the end of an irrigation set can help keep nutrients in the active…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…for potato chip processing. This distinction places Michigan at the center of the snack food industry and highlights the importance of agricultural specialization. A Growing Wine and Grape Industry Michigan’s…
John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
…attention and shaped his belief that American agriculture needed a stronger educational foundation. At the time, Holmes served as president of the Detroit Horticultural Society, placing him at the center…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
…operations. Irrigation Reaches the American West By 1847, irrigation had begun to spread as far west as Utah. This development was especially important for agriculture in arid and semi-arid regions,…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…a core mission of the International Agri-Center, and the show reflects that commitment. The AgVentures Learning Center, located in the Heritage Complex, offers interactive learning experiences for children, helping them…
Zone-Based Nutrition Helps Tree Crop Growers Fine-Tune Fertility Programs
…in row crops, tree crop growers are typically limited by the size of their irrigation blocks. “We can only get as fine-tuned as our irrigation block,” he said. However, within…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…onto the grounds weeks ahead of opening day. More than 1,200 exhibitors will fill over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, showcasing everything from cutting-edge automation and irrigation systems…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…sprawl. Politics also took center stage. Roberti acknowledged frustration within agriculture but urged producers not to disengage. “Giving up guarantees you lose,” he said. He believes progress is still possible…
How Minneapolis Mills Produced Nearly All of the Nation’s Flour
When people think about America’s agricultural powerhouses, Minnesota is not always the first state that comes to mind. Yet in 1915, Minnesota stood at the very center of the U.S….