…family lived The landscape reflected the realities of frontier agriculture, where farmers relied on hard work, livestock, and diversified production to support their households. The Rise of Corn Farming Only…
Business Leader Kyle Kirkland Outlines Vision for California’s Future
…to protect natural resources have expanded to the point where they often discourage food production, housing construction, and energy development. Instead, Kirkland believes lawmakers should regularly evaluate regulations to determine…
Kyle Kirkland Part 2: Water Reliability and Regulatory Reform Key to California Agriculture
…said the state should evaluate whether current regulations are accomplishing their intended goals or simply creating unnecessary obstacles for food production. “There is a difference between regulation and suffocation,” he…
The Hawkeye Riding Cultivator Helped Spark America’s First Agricultural Revolution
…farmers increase production, improve efficiency, and prepare agriculture for the mechanized era that would follow in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the Hawkeye riding cultivator remains an…
Congressional Candidate Kyle Kirkland Says California Agriculture Needs More Regulatory Certainty
California farmers need predictable water supplies, practical regulations and policies that encourage production if agriculture is going to remain competitive, according to congressional candidate Kyle Kirkland. During today’s episode of…
Growing Milk Supplies Continue to Pressure U.S. Dairy Prices
…increasing production. For many dairy operations, rising output has not translated into stronger returns because market prices remain under pressure. Industry analysts will continue monitoring milk production, consumer demand and…
U.S. Bison Gain Duty-Free Access to European Union Market
…Matheson noted that while the U.S. bison industry has traditionally focused on domestic consumers, production has expanded significantly over the past decade, creating opportunities to grow exports. “So we in…
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Flexibility for Farmers
…a busy production season. The temporary relief is intended to help producers facing financial pressures while ensuring they can maintain valuable crop insurance coverage without immediate penalty. Crop insurance remains…
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
…from fashion school in Los Angeles to becoming one of agriculture’s most influential social media personalities. Along the way, she discussed misinformation surrounding food production, the importance of building relationships…
Farm Babe Michelle Miller Encourages Farmers to Tell Agriculture’s Story
…herself. Today, she focuses on helping consumers understand the science behind modern farming practices and the realities of food production. The discussion also highlighted California agriculture’s unique diversity. Having traveled…
How Immigrant Traditions Shaped Early American Agriculture
…German innovations in family farming and equipment to Scottish and Irish expertise in livestock and corn production, these cultural traditions became an important part of America’s agricultural heritage. As highlighted…
Michael Gates Pledges to Fight California Fraud and Support Agriculture
…were aimed directly at California’s farming audience, many of whom continue to face increasing production costs, labor challenges, and regulatory pressures. While the interview covered politics, its central message remained…
Khyle Aphay’s FFA Journey Shows the Power of Leadership and Opportunity
…agriculture beyond traditional crop and livestock production. Hands-On Industry Workshops Day three introduced students to numerous aspects of agribusiness through interactive workshops. Highlights included learning about: Agricultural lending and financing…
USDA Launches $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
…for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce discussed the department’s newly announced Feral Swine Eradication Program, which will provide grant funding to help landowners and partners reduce wild hog populations…