…cottage cheese has experienced a major resurgence as consumers seek high-protein foods. Innovation is also playing a major role. Dairy Farmers of America continues to invest heavily in research and…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…However, each new region brought its own environmental, economic, and logistical challenges. One of the most significant difficulties farm families faced was distance — especially when it came to marketing…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…producing food in a highly regulated and resource-constrained environment, and the growing demand for those products in global markets. As Michael noted, farmers remain optimistic by necessity—but long-term success will…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…Area Michael says diversification helps reduce risk while also allowing the farm to produce food people actually enjoy eating. “It’s fun to grow things that we like to share with…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
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Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…farmers remain deeply committed to their land, their employees, and their communities. Beyond producing food, many farms contribute to wildlife habitat, education programs, and community development efforts throughout rural California….
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…— in the soil beneath our feet. Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
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640 Acres and a Fresh Start: Early Tennessee Land Grants
…relied heavily on hunting and gathering to feed their families and livestock. Wildlife provided meat. Forests provided forage. Only after securing basic food and shelter could families begin the long…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…Government Efficiency — aimed at auditing fraud, eliminating redundant agencies, merging departments, and cutting regulatory duplication between state, regional, and county governments. For small farmers and food manufacturers, he says,…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…food production. She believes agriculture should be mandatory in every high school, teaching responsibility, science, and stewardship while connecting students to the origin of their food. Challenges Facing Family Farms…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…in public conversations. She decided to use social media to explain what farmers actually do, debunk myths about food production, and share honest stories about life on a dairy farm….
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
Early American settlers faced a unique challenge: producing enough food and cash crops in unfamiliar lands with limited resources. In the absence of modern communications, these pioneers relied heavily on…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…removal of productive farmland from use. With California already importing significant food, he questioned how reducing domestic production strengthens food security. “Food security is national security,” he said, urging policymakers…
