…the conversation turned to electricity. He predicted California is heading toward an era of energy abundance, driven not by mandates, but by innovation. He pointed to emerging technologies like small…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
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Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
…American agriculture, demonstrating how storytelling and branding can influence food preferences and agricultural markets. That transformation remains a powerful example of how agriculture, innovation, and marketing intersect—making Leo Burnett an…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
Labor, Land, and Innovation: How 19th-Century Farming Became More Efficient American agriculture in the 19th century underwent a profound transformation as new tools and techniques reshaped how crops were planted,…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…World Ag Expo, often called the Super Bowl of farm shows. With rain in the forecast and growers preparing to head to Tulare, the show blended excitement, innovation, and serious…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…agriculture demonstrates how diversity, innovation, and tradition combine to create a resilient farming economy. Michigan farmers continue to shape the nation’s food system—often in ways consumers may not realize—while maintaining…
John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
…of agricultural leadership and innovation. This role allowed him to see the growing demand for structured agricultural education and the benefits it could bring to farmers and the broader economy….
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
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World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
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When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
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Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…updates on World Ag Expo, with Papagni and McGill reminding listeners that innovation remains one of agriculture’s strongest tools. Precision technology, smarter agronomy, and efficient equipment are helping growers stretch inputs…
How Minneapolis Mills Produced Nearly All of the Nation’s Flour
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How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America
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Harry Ferguson and the Tractor Innovation That Changed Farming
AI image created by ChatGPT Irish-born inventor Harry Ferguson holds a permanent place in American agriculture history for developing one of the most important innovations ever introduced to farming equipment….