…Ross. In a wide-ranging interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni, Ross shared an inside look at the challenges, innovations, and opportunities shaping the future of farming in the…
California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
…Ross indicated that improving efficiency without sacrificing standards is a key goal moving forward. She also discussed the importance of innovation in agriculture, including a newly released statewide roadmap focused…
America’s Historic Barns: Icons of Agricultural Innovation
A Glimpse Into America’s Agricultural Past America’s rural landscape is dotted with barns of all shapes and sizes—each one telling a story of innovation, hard work, and agricultural progress. These…
Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture
…salinity to irrigation efficiency. Aqua4D, a Swiss-based innovation, uses electromagnetic frequencies to treat water without chemicals. Originally designed to remove scale buildup in pipes, the technology quickly revealed something much…
Water Technology Innovation Offers New Option for Growers Facing Quality Challenges
The AgNet News Hour featured a conversation with Aqua4D manager Jeff Nunes, who explained how new water-treatment technology could help farmers improve irrigation efficiency, reduce line clogging, and better manage…
From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
…From milk and cheese to butter and powdered products, this agricultural engine drives jobs, innovation, and economic stability across the Central Valley. A Life Rooted in Agriculture Blattler’s story begins…
Livestock Legacy to Corn Innovation: The Story of Eugene Funk
…yielded impressive results. His innovations led to the establishment of the Funk Brothers Seed Company, a pioneering enterprise in the seed industry. By the 1930s, the company had evolved into…
Butler Manufacturing: From Water Tanks to Steel Buildings
…Their early work centered on developing a better livestock watering tank—an innovation that addressed a fundamental challenge for farmers and ranchers of the time. Innovation in Early Agricultural Equipment Throughout…
Birth of the National Western Stock Show: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture
…Fred Johnson, publisher of the Record Stockman. Together, these three men shared a vision: to create a centralized event that would showcase the strength, quality, and innovation of western livestock….
National Western Stock Show: A Legacy of American Agriculture
…and innovation of American agriculture. Over more than a century, the event has grown into a nationally recognized celebration of the livestock industry, while maintaining its roots in education, competition,…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…traditional Kerman trees. With favorable bloom conditions and improved farming practices, Kreps expects another strong crop—provided extreme heat doesn’t interfere. Innovation in the Orchard Technology and science are playing an…
Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
…unsuitable for cultivation. This innovation not only ensured survival but also enabled growth. What was once considered a desert began to support thriving farms and communities. Colorado Leads the Nation…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…or long-term planning. But even with innovation, she’s clear: farmers need support from leadership. Why Leadership Matters More Than Ever With a new California governor on the horizon, water policy…
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
…history—when policy, expansion, and farming innovation intersected on the frontier. Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort This piece is based on “American Agriculture History Minute” by Mark Oppold,…