…of agricultural knowledge gained from their home regions. Farmers from New England and New York introduced seeds for plum, apple, and pear trees, planting the first large-scale orchards across the…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…Valley farmers, growers, and processors. “We developed this program to upskill our farm labor population,” Jacobsen said. Launched in 2024, the CBE program trains students in key areas such as…
How Draft Horses Powered American Farming
…and powering early equipment. These animals were essential to agricultural productivity, but as machinery advanced during the 1850s and 1860s, farmers quickly discovered the limits of their existing livestock. Oxen,…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…to technology.” Johnson emphasized the importance of developing a workforce that bridges traditional farming and advanced technology. “The biggest thing farmers need right now is people who understand both sides…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…crops in the United States. With soldiers and civilians alike needing bread and other staples, demand soared—and so did prices. Farmers across the Midwest and East quickly responded, planting more…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…crisis. “You can’t expect California farmers to compete with countries where water, labor, and safety standards are nowhere near ours,” McGill said. Papagni added that it’s time for grocery chains…
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
…Message to Farmers: UC ANR Is Your Partner When asked what he would like farmers listening to know, Youtsey offers a candid and heartfelt message: He acknowledges that well-meaning people…
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…
First American Silo: How Fred Hatch Revolutionized Grain Storage in 1873
…grain storage was a persistent challenge for farmers who struggled to keep their harvest safe from spoilage, rot, and rodent damage. Hatch’s creative solution to this problem would set a…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…to take a position on Prop 50. The exchange underscored a broader tension the show has explored all month: farmers want immediate, concrete steps that preserve rural representation while long-promised…
How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa
…his community. The Cargill Brothers Join Forces A year later, the farmer’s younger brother, Sam, joined the effort. Together, the brothers began constructing more flat storage houses for nearby farmers…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…it to go down one row to spraying millions of acres—it’s been an incredible journey,” Thompson said. How Growers Can Get Started For farmers ready to see the benefits firsthand,…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…by connecting the dots between these innovators: “Whether it’s fertilizers from TK, fungicides from Bayer, or automation from GUSS, California farmers are leading the world in adapting, innovating, and feeding…