…an enthusiastic call for farmers to join in that effort. “Every grower can make a difference just by opening their gates and showing kids what farming looks like,” Papagni said….
Pioneering the Midwest: How Settlers Turned Iowa’s Prairies into Farmland
…open fields, farmers carved out one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world—a transformation that would define the heartland for centuries. From Settlement to Sustenance The story of…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
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Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
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Westward Expansion Transforms 1850s American Farming
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Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
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How Draft Horses Powered American Farming
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Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
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Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
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California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
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Ag Hall of Fame: Honoring U.S. Agricultural Pioneers
…Kansas Senators Pat Roberts and Bob Dole, both known for their lifelong advocacy for American farmers and rural communities. Their inclusion underscores the Hall’s ongoing mission: to honor those who…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
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From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…Show in Woodland. Arav Gupta of Bonsai explained how their retrofit kits can turn any existing tractor into an autonomous vehicle — helping farmers save on labor and fuel while…