…every rancher, farmer, and consumer should hear. From Sierra Valley Ranch to Statewide Voice Roberti’s story starts in Sierra Valley, where she grew up on a multi-generational cattle ranch. Like…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…most productive regions in the world. And if this interview makes one thing clear, it’s that agriculture is no longer just about farming—it’s about innovation. Building the Future of Farming…
Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming
…difficult it was to establish farming on the frontier. Over time, however, farmers learned how to adapt to the plains environment. With improved farming techniques, better equipment, and a deeper…
Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture
…mill equipment. During this period, steam engines were the driving force behind many industrial operations, including agricultural processing and grain milling. These machines powered equipment that farmers and rural businesses…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…generation on the farm, the answer was simple: profitability. That message drives much of Johanns’ work today. Farmers don’t lack passion—they need sustainable margins to continue. Without profitability, even the…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…on-farm management and engagement with the policies shaping agriculture’s future. From controlling pests in the orchard to navigating tax policy and global trade, farmers are balancing more variables than ever…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…advancing livestock genetics, many of the day-to-day decisions made on farms qualify as research and development. He discussed efforts to help farmers access R&D tax credits, which can provide much-needed…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…Pattern of Farming However, Hacker’s research revealed a pattern that might surprise many people today. He found that the first generation of pioneers often farmed the land in a wasteful…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…strong and sustainable market for it. Potential uses extend beyond spirits to include sweeteners and even biofuels. Family, Community, and the Future of Farming What truly sets Woolf Farming apart…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
The March 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued an in-depth conversation with Stuart Wolf and the Wolf family of Wolf Farming and Processing, highlighting how innovation is helping…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…his children Haley Wolf and Wiley Wolf to discuss new crop opportunities, water challenges, and the future of farming in the Central Valley. Wolf Farming and Processing traces its roots…
The Homestead Act: How Free Land Transformed North American Agriculture
…under the act. These farms helped populate the Great Plains, Midwest, and western territories. Homesteading encouraged the growth of small family farms, new agricultural towns, and rural communities that relied…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…media coverage. According to Vanden Heuvel, California farming is still overwhelmingly made up of family operations, many of which are deeply committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable land management. Both…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
…in both rural and urban classrooms. Virtual Farm Day Brings the Farm to Students One of the organization’s most popular programs is Virtual California Farm Day, which allows students to…
