…of Land-Grant Institutions The creation of the USDA and the land-grant university system continues to shape American agriculture today. These institutions laid the foundation for innovation, farm efficiency, and rural…
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History of Land-Grant Universities in U.S. Agriculture
…impactful education initiatives in U.S. history. By opening doors to agricultural and technical education, these institutions not only advanced farming practices but also fostered innovation across industries. Their influence continues…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…watermelons—creates resilience. Giles emphasized that networking and shared innovation at the Expo help farmers across the Southeast and California learn from each other’s challenges. Labor and automation remain front and…
Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
…extends to social media outreach, where she sees opportunities to better highlight the environmental stewardship of farmers and the innovation happening across the industry. As Nettleton put it, “Everybody can…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…solutions. Whether it’s North Dakota, the Pacific Northwest, California, or Arizona, Syngenta delivers targeted products to meet local challenges. California: Innovation Under Pressure California agriculture faces unique challenges as the…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…Sacramento and Washington, decisions will continue to be made without a full understanding of their impact on food production. Innovation and the Next Generation Despite the challenges, Nicol remains optimistic…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…breaking stereotypes, expanding opportunities, and embracing innovation. Building FFA From the Ground Up California FFA engages students as early as middle school through local chapters and outreach programs. State officers…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…possible, could they store meat for extended periods. Women and the First Food Preservation Efforts While the men hunted, women played a vital role in food innovation and preservation. One…
Robert McCormick and the Birth of American Agricultural Innovation
…grain into flour, providing an essential staple for the farm and its surrounding community. Robert McCormick and the Birth of American Agricultural Innovation The McCormick farm also raised sheep, which…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
The Reluctant Start of a Farming Innovation In 1834, inventor Cyrus McCormick took out a patent for a horse-drawn reaper. After several improvements to the design, he established a harvester…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…a win for rural America. Tune in for a fascinating deep dive into how agriculture, innovation, and policy intersect in Yuma—and how California growers rely on this desert hub during…
Ticks to Tech: The Evolution of Cattle Ear Tags
…which further compromised the health and well-being of the animals. From Ticks to Tech: The Evolution of Cattle Ear Tags The Innovation That Changed Everything Relief finally came in the…
Lawnmower Origins in Agriculture History
…the rich history of agricultural innovation, names like Cyrus McCormick (mechanical reaper), John Deere (steel plow), and Eli Whitney (cotton gin) are firmly etched into the collective memory. These inventors…