From Hand Labor to Heavy Work: Early American Farming Agricultural production in the United States continued to expand in the early 1800s, but farming remained an intensely labor-driven endeavor. Despite…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…requiring constant care, daily labor, and long-term financial risk. “You don’t just flip a switch,” Roberti said. “Every animal represents years of work before it ever reaches a plate.” Despite…
How Minneapolis Mills Produced Nearly All of the Nation’s Flour
…American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…that cattle producers are not asking to eliminate wolves or abandon environmental responsibility. They want balance — and the right to protect their livelihoods. “Give us the ability to defend…
How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America
…in 1850: Heavy Labor, Limited Efficiency In 1850, corn farming was highly labor-intensive. Producing 100 bushels of corn required an estimated 75 to 90 labor hours and took 2½ to…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
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Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…framed as a water protection measure, it threatened poultry and dairy producers, along with ancillary businesses. Activists behind the measure aimed to advance a long-term goal of eliminating animal consumption,…
Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry
…their lowest level since 1951, and rebuilding a herd takes years — not months. While producers have improved meat quality and efficiency, challenges like labor costs, regulation, border issues, and…
Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
…the spring and summer. If you’re planning dormant sprays, bloom protection, or pre-emergence programs, this episode delivers practical, field-level insight to help you make the most of the early season…
Harry Ferguson and the Tractor Innovation That Changed Farming
…endure for generations. Harry Ferguson and the Tractor Innovation That Changed Farming Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
Americans to Eat 1.48 Billion Wings for Super Bowl LX
…for fresh wings are down 2.8% year-over-year, averaging $3.47 per pound, according to Circana data cited in Wells Fargo’s Super Bowl Food Report. Lower feed costs and a 2.2% increase…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
California growers and agribusiness leaders face no shortage of challenges — water management, labor availability, pest and disease pressure, rising input costs, and the constant need to stay competitive in…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…with Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau. From animal-rights extremism to water insecurity, vineyard market shifts, and the rising cost of simply staying in business, Ghirardelli…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…system—one whose influence continues to shape farming practices today. American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
