…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
…the Nisei Farmers League. What started as a recap of a successful industry luncheon quickly turned into a wide-ranging discussion touching on controversy, labor history, immigration reform, and the future…
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…
California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point; Nicholas Karavidas Breaks Down Challenges and Opportunities
…tighten significantly, potentially improving pricing for growers who are able to weather the current downturn. His advice to farmers was straightforward: if possible, keep vineyards in the ground and focus…
Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming
…where rainfall patterns, soil conditions, and seasonal cycles were very different. On the Great Plains, farmers had to deal with unpredictable weather, intense winds, and growing conditions that required entirely…
Ag Innovation and the Future of Farming; F3 Innovate Highlights Technology and Workforce Development
…these areas continues to grow. Importantly, the conversation also highlighted the need to support small and mid-sized farmers, ensuring that new technologies are accessible and practical for operations of all…
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…