California agriculture sits at the center of some of the state’s most important policy debates—water supply, infrastructure, energy, and the future of farming. Those issues took center stage on the…
Early American Farmers Move West After the Revolution
America Pushes West: Farming Beyond the Appalachians Following the end of the American Revolutionary War, a major shift began to reshape the young United States. One of the earliest barriers…
Marietta and the Birth of America’s Northwest Frontier
…agricultural regions in the world. Understanding these milestones offers valuable insight into how American farming, settlement patterns, and transportation systems grew together to shape the nation’s development. As Mark Oppold…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…agriculture to California’s economy. The San Joaquin Valley, he noted, remains one of the most productive farming regions in the world. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining strong food…
The Growth of American Agriculture: From Colonial Times to the Mid-20th Century
…American farming is one of growth, adaptation, and the vital role it played in shaping the nation. Agriculture in Colonial America In the colonial period, agriculture was far more than…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…discussion with Cannon Michael, President and CEO of Bowles Farming Company, while also sharing an interview with USDA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg about improving agricultural trade and expanding export opportunities for…
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
How German, Scottish, and Irish Traditions Shaped U.S. Farming In the development of American agriculture, ethnicity played a significant role in shaping farming practices, land use decisions, and even long-term…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
The March 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a detailed and eye-opening conversation with Cannon Michael, President and CEO of Bowles Farming Company, about the serious challenges facing…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
The Inventions That Transformed American Farming When we think about inventions that changed the face of American agriculture, several icons of innovation immediately come to mind. The steam engine. The…
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
…connect consumers with agriculture. Her rise as an agricultural advocate began during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nash noticed misinformation about farming circulating online and felt farmers were often on the defensive…
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
…practices that would improve their production.” In the 19th century Midwest and Plains, neighbors were the primary source of practical farming knowledge. Letters from the East, often delayed by weeks…
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…