…Mosaic of Agriculture The diversity of early American agriculture was one of its greatest strengths. German, Scottish, and Irish settlers — along with many others — brought unique methods and…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…replacements. “They’re conditioned to believe that climate change is an existential crisis and that any sacrifice is necessary,” he said. Questioning the Climate Narrative The conversation soon turned to what…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
A Busy Leader in California Agriculture Nanette Simonian Nanette Simonian is a force in California agriculture. As the Marketing Development Manager at EarthSol and President-elect of California Women for Agriculture…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…to the fallout of Proposition 50, and featured an insightful interview with Nanette Simonian, President-Elect of the California Women for Agriculture (CWA). The show began with a look at the…
Westward Expansion: The Harsh Beginnings of America’s Frontier Farmers
…Farming In the earliest stages of westward expansion, survival came before agriculture. Pioneers relied heavily on the abundance of wildlife for food. Deer, turkeys, and other small game were the…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…also shape Florida’s agriculture. With 50 inches of annual rainfall, sandy soils, and high humidity, the state’s production systems differ markedly from California’s Mediterranean climate. Building Florida’s AI and AgTech…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…Recognizing the Value of Agriculture For many Californians—especially those in the Central Valley—agriculture isn’t just an industry; it’s a way of life. Wagner emphasized the importance of recognizing farming as…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…to decades of political gridlock and poor decision-making that have crippled business, agriculture, and infrastructure. “We don’t have a resource problem,” Wagner said. “We have a government problem. It’s bad…
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
…in sustainable farming, shaping the values and practices of modern American agriculture. How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil By Mark Oppold, for the American Agriculture History Minute. Sponsored…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…and California’s arid climate. Silva explained that California’s dryness is a competitive advantage: low rainfall helps drive higher BRIX levels, producing sweeter, more flavorful fruit. Those environmental differences are exactly…
Farming the Frontier: How Early Settlers Built America
…hopes for a new beginning but also the foundation of American agriculture. This westward migration marked a period of great expansion, where families carved out farms from untamed land and…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
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Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…one grows like we do.” When asked about tariffs, Toor said he supports President Trump’s current trade approach with Europe and Asia. “He’s been smart about avoiding counter-tariffs on U.S….
Pioneering the Midwest: How Settlers Turned Iowa’s Prairies into Farmland
…a vast, untamed frontier. A Legacy That Endures The courage of those 19th-century families continues to shape American agriculture. Their determination to cultivate new land and adapt to an unfamiliar…