…the Ag Meter, dairy leader Melvin Mederios, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), shared an inside look at the challenges and opportunities facing dairy farmers…
The Growth of American Agriculture: From Colonial Times to the Mid-20th Century
…Farm Growth The growth of farms in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries was remarkable. In 1850, there were approximately 1.4 million farms across the country….
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
As California almond growers navigate tight spray windows during the growing season, having flexible and easy-to-use fungicide options can help keep disease management programs on track. Cassie Rieser, Technical Sales…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
…farmer from Laton, California, has spent decades in the dairy business while also helping guide policy and strategy at the national level. Through his role with DFA—the largest dairy cooperative…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…its value. This process became a pattern repeated across generations. A farmer would: Purchase inexpensive frontier land Clear timber and prepare fields Build a farmhouse and outbuildings Cultivate crops and…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…In a recent interview, Cannon Michael, president and CEO of Bowles Farming Company near Los Banos, shared insights into his family’s six-generation farming legacy, the realities of farming on California’s…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…— hallmarks of German-American farm management. Keeping the Farm in the Family German-Americans also demonstrated a strong cultural commitment to maintaining family farms across generations. There was a long-term tendency…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…farmers remain deeply committed to their land, their employees, and their communities. Beyond producing food, many farms contribute to wildlife habitat, education programs, and community development efforts throughout rural California….
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…farming, producers were observing nature and learning through experience. It took farmers hundreds of years to put two and two together and recognize a simple but powerful truth: manure from…
Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
…improve policy coordination on water, energy, and infrastructure issues that impact agriculture. Water policy remains one of the most pressing concerns for farmers in the Central Valley. Hilton said increased…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
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
…about agriculture, she realized farmers were often reactive rather than proactive in telling their stories. She began sharing her daily farm life, debunking myths, and addressing policy issues. Her efforts…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…believes the industry must focus on stronger advocacy, better marketing, and improved policy representation to ensure long-term sustainability. Nash also emphasized the need for more farmers involved in policy-making. Too…
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…