…so on the backs of hardworking farm families who cultivated the land and produced the food that sustained communities. But agriculture’s impact extended beyond feeding the population. Crops like corn…
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
…trade routes that extended beyond established eastern markets. Indigenous Agriculture and Early Opportunities Long before American settlers arrived, Native American tribes in northeast Kansas had already established agricultural practices, particularly…
From Mail-Order Roots to Rural Retail Giant: Tractor Supply’s Rise
…model provided a practical solution, allowing farmers to keep their equipment running without leaving their operations for extended periods. It was a simple idea, but one that met a critical…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…updates have made them even more valuable. Key benefits include: The ability to amend past tax returns (deadline: July 6, 2026) Immediate expensing of R&D costs Carryforward of credits for…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…to reconsider how water is stored, moved, and allocated. The conversation extended to labor reform, avocado imports, cartel-controlled production in Mexico, and the long-term future of small farming communities. Throughout…
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
…be pollinated and fertilized. This extended bloom window can be especially valuable during challenging weather. In hot conditions, ethylene production increases, potentially shortening flower viability. Conversely, during cold or rainy…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…Landscape The expansion of railroads westward played a central role in this shift. As rail lines extended across the plains, they connected remote farming and ranching communities to major commercial…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…there is no margin for extended downtime. Unlike major corporations with large reserves, independent operators cannot afford long-term research and development risks on unproven equipment. As Woods explained, trucking companies…
Robert Thomas and the Birth of the Farmer’s Almanac
American agriculture is filled with innovators whose influence extended far beyond the fields. One such figure is Robert Thomas, a man whose love of writing and fascination with the stars…
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…the late 1700s and early 1800s, agriculture played a foundational role in Missouri’s development. Farmers in the region produced a surplus of crops that extended beyond local consumption. This surplus…
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
…ReTain can help by extending the effective pollination window. “Give me one or two extra days for pollination,” she said, explaining how extended flower viability can make a difference when…
Michigan’s Early Path to Statehood: From the Northwest Territory to Michigan Territory
…Treaty of Paris dramatically expanded the boundaries of the newly formed United States. Under the terms of the treaty, U.S. territory extended to include all land east of the Mississippi…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…an extended and candid interview with Assemblyman David Tangipa (District 8, Central Valley). Tangipa sharply criticizes California’s leadership, arguing that chronic deficits, high gas prices, wildfire recovery failures, and massive…
Ohio: America’s First Agricultural Capital
…pork industry played a major role in feeding a growing population and demonstrated how Ohio agriculture was becoming tightly linked with industrial development. Innovation That Changed Farming Ohio’s influence extended…