…decreased water use by 25–30% while increasing yields. That innovation is crucial in a region where every drop counts. “We live in an era of allocations and limits. We want…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…up to 30% while maintaining yields—proving that farmers, not lawmakers, are leading on sustainability. But there’s only so much innovation can do without policy support. Leimgruber warns that state leadership…
Michael Kelly: The Forgotten Pioneer of Barbed Wire
How Early Fencing Challenges Sparked Innovation in American Livestock History In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a lesser-known but significant figure in agricultural innovation: Michael Kelly, a…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
…U.S. agricultural economy. Cotton’s influence still echoes today in American farming history and innovation. 📻 That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. Mark Oppold reporting. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Massey-Ferguson: A Legacy in Agriculture
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, few names carry the weight of tradition and innovation like Massey-Ferguson. But how did this iconic brand come to be? Massey-Ferguson: A Legacy in…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
Kings River Packing’s Jesse Silva Talks Innovation, Cost, and Consumer Demand In an interview with AgNet West, Jesse Silva of Kings River Packing discussed the increasing use of netting in…
Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice
…Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide Nick Anderson emphasized that while California’s agricultural community continues to be a pillar of innovation and sustainability, it…
Before Tractors: The Thresher That Changed Farming
…vintage threshing machine at work during a historical farming demonstration. (Image via Wikimedia Commons) Massey’s innovations would evolve over generations. His son renamed the company Massey Manufacturing, which later merged…
King’s River Packing Tackles Citrus Challenges
…demand long-term investment, and the stakes are high if a variety underperforms. Despite these hurdles, innovation remains a key focus for King’s River Packing. “We’re always searching for the next…
Windmills and Their Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture
Ag History Minute: From Ancient Innovation to American Farms In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, we take a closer look at one of the most enduring tools…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…summit in Alberta, focused exclusively on food security, innovation, and small-scale farmers. Nick and Josh unpack how these global conversations (and omissions) ripple into policy and practice here at home….
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…Marketing Challenges and Innovation Ahead Silva highlights the dual challenge of responding to short-term market needs while making long-term investments in new citrus varieties. With permanent crops, the stakes are…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
…innovation had accelerated. Charles Deere, son of farming pioneer John Deere, developed a two-row corn planter, a major leap forward in planting technology. This advancement marked the transition toward the…
Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
…Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation Operating out of a modest two-story building in Moline, Illinois, the duo established a separate enterprise from the already successful Deere Plow Company. Their…