Out on the east side of the San Joaquin Valley near Woodlake, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a generational commitment. In a powerful Ag Meter conversation, Dave Roberts…
St. Genevieve: Early French Farming on the Mississippi
…lasting part of American agricultural history—proof that even the smallest frontier communities played a role in shaping the nation’s farming heritage. St. Genevieve: Early French Farming on the Mississippi Today’s…
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
The National FFA Organization continues to prove that agricultural education is not just about farming — it’s about building leaders for every industry. In a recent Ag Meter interview, Kristy…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…make a living in farming,” she said. “We have to make small farming beautiful and productive again.” A Call for Voter Engagement Culotti urged Californians to research candidates carefully —…
Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture
…agricultural history. Before mechanization transformed farming, mules were vital contributors to productivity and expansion. Through careful breeding and widespread distribution, Missouri helped power farms, plantations, and westward journeys—cementing its place…
Missouri’s Deep Agricultural Roots: From French Settlers to Today
…Ceres atop the Capitol dome reflects Missouri’s deep agricultural roots. As the goddess of crops and fertility, Ceres symbolizes the central role farming has played in shaping the state’s development…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…Landscape The expansion of railroads westward played a central role in this shift. As rail lines extended across the plains, they connected remote farming and ranching communities to major commercial…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
…from the day-to-day demands of farming. Attendees can step out of a morning seminar and, later in the day, enjoy the outdoors, local dining, or time with family. For many,…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…Carbon Robotics, is transforming weed control with AI-powered robotics, starting with a backyard experiment in 2018 and now deployed in 15 countries worldwide. How AI Meets Farming Mikesell’s journey began…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
…on propane, crops, and innovation in farming.) From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…family farming in California. With decades of history on the land, she shares the challenges her community faces from powerful nonprofits, legal pressures, and political shifts—and why small, sustainable farms…
Robert Thomas and the Birth of the Farmer’s Almanac
…combining education, science, and communication in service to farmers and rural communities. By merging astronomy with practical farming knowledge—and presenting it with clarity and humor—Thomas created a resource that became…
National FFA Week Highlights the Future of Agriculture Leadership
…George Washington’s birthday, honoring his agricultural roots and reinforcing farming’s foundational role in America. Throughout the week, chapters host service projects, alumni celebrations, advisor appreciation events, and community outreach efforts….
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…began his agricultural journey in 1993. Alongside his wife Nicole and their three children, he has built both a family and a farming business in the North State. His leadership…