…as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, where her mission is clear—protect farmland and ensure farmers can continue farming for generations to come. In…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
…highlighted the increasing pressure farmers face in California, including regulatory challenges, rising costs, and competition from lower-cost imports. Moffitt acknowledged the need to better recognize and compensate farmers for the…
Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
…widespread adoption of irrigation. Farmers discovered that controlling and distributing water was essential to making the land productive. Irrigation transformed Colorado agriculture, allowing crops to thrive in areas previously deemed…
Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters
…Program? Russell Taylor pulls back the curtain on a growing issue many farmers don’t even realize they’re facing—not all soil products are what they claim to be. With new labeling…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…toward solving the crisis. Farmers Are Adapting—But They Can’t Do It Alone Despite enormous pressure, farmers continue to innovate. From drip irrigation systems to groundwater recharge efforts, they are finding…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…there’s not enough,” she said. “The challenge is real, and the cost of water is real, and this is what farmers are facing every day.” One of the most pressing…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Nisei Farmers League President Manuel Cunha, focusing on one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: labor, immigration, and the future of the…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
…and Growth It didn’t take long for farmers in Greeley to recognize that irrigation would be the foundation of their success. By diverting water from nearby rivers and streams, they…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…time. He also supported the idea of replacing Cesar Chavez Day with a broader “Agricultural Day” to recognize the entire industry—from farmworkers to farmers and processors. Immigration Reform Takes Center…
Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture
The March 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a powerful and controversial conversation with Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, addressing recent allegations surrounding Cesar Chavez…
From Soldiers to Sodbusters: How Union Veterans Settled Kansas
…than just former soldiers—they were experienced farmers. Many had been raised on farms in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio before leaving their families behind to fight for the Union. When the…
From Mail-Order Roots to Rural Retail Giant: Tractor Supply’s Rise
A Humble Beginning in 1938 American agriculture has always depended on innovation—not just in the field, but in how farmers access the tools they need. In 1938, Charles E. Schmidt…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
…moving into the region, drawn by the promise of fertile land on the vast prairie. Farmers arriving in the territory often brought seeds with them from the eastern United States…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…in the industry. Supporting Farmers of All Sizes While innovation often highlights large-scale operations, F3 Innovate is equally focused on small and local farmers. Through initiatives like F3 Local, the…
