California is at a crossroads — and according to gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, the state’s farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and energy producers are carrying the heaviest burden. In a wide-ranging interview,…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…instilled a lifelong commitment to farming and education. In 2013, her family moved to Tennessee, building a new dairy facility and continuing the Nash family legacy. Today, Nash Family Farms,…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…new dairy operation that has grown into a diversified agricultural business. Today, Nash Family Farms includes a dairy, creamery, cheese plant, farm tours, and even a coffee shop designed to…
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
…the latest farming practices. This system helped bridge the gap between formal research and everyday farm life, spreading innovations in soil management, crop cultivation, and livestock care. Pioneers of Agricultural…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…welcomed Dave Roberts of R7 Enterprises, a diversified grower in Woodlake farming cherries, citrus, lemons, pomegranates, Asian pears, avocados, and more. His message was clear: California farmers are doing everything…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
Out on the east side of the San Joaquin Valley near Woodlake, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a generational commitment. In a powerful Ag Meter conversation, Dave Roberts…
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
The National FFA Organization continues to prove that agricultural education is not just about farming — it’s about building leaders for every industry. In a recent Ag Meter interview, Kristy…
Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture
…By raising mules alongside other crops and livestock, farmers diversified their operations and strengthened their financial stability. Horses Still Ruled the Farm Despite Missouri’s strong mule reputation, horses remained the…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…significant economic transitions in its history. What had long been a primarily rural, farm-based economy evolved into a powerful industrial agricultural system. Rapid industrialization reshaped the region. Infrastructure expanded, cities…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
For California farmers and agribusiness professionals, attending an out-of-state event has to make sense. Time away from the farm is valuable, and travel has to deliver real returns. The 2026…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…exposure, protecting soil and farmer health “Every season is the most important season,” Mikesell explains. The LaserWeeder pays for itself in under three years, giving farmers a clear return on…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
…Known for his home-run prowess on the diamond, Shebelut has also been hitting home runs in farming, particularly with energy-efficient irrigation. From Tenaya Park to the Farm Before making a…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…when an extremist group targeted farms in Sonoma County through legislative action to define factory farms, which would shut down 50% of all farms, including her family farm. Shortly after…
St. Louis: Gateway to America’s Agricultural Expansion
…be overstated. In the mid-19th century, as the nation expanded westward and farm production increased, St. Louis stood at the center of America’s agricultural transformation. Long before railroads dominated transportation,…