…of land, 35 to 39 million are still designated for grazing. The state maintains a sizable beef herd—something many outside California don’t realize. Historic Low Herd Numbers and Beef Prices…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
…stay in business,” he said, pointing to California’s high costs and thousands of state-specific rules. Despite these challenges, the state still maintains 35 to 39 million acres of grazing land,…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…five-point plan to keep the pest out of the United States. The hosts praised the quick communication from Mexico, noting that early warnings are critical to protecting livestock and food…
Henry Groseclose and the Founding of FFA: A Legacy in Agricultural Education
…widely credited as the founder of what became the Future Farmers of America (FFA). A pivotal moment came when 33 students from 18 different states gathered at the National Livestock…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…Agriculture Stephen Vaden, who joined the show to announce an additional $1 billion in relief for livestock producers, including California’s struggling dairy farmers. The funds, part of the Emergency Livestock…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…While solar developers claim crops or grazing can coexist under solar panels, many California farmers remain skeptical. Boyer highlighted discussions in Kern County, where farmland is increasingly being eyed for…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…and New Mexico Cattle Growers Associations, and the Public Lands Council. Tom Patterson, President-elect of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, testified that wolf populations have shifted from a livestock…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…exposure. Boyer praised first responders who not only battle flames but also protect livestock, property, and agricultural operations during these crises. Wildfires and Insurance Struggles Papagni highlighted California’s ongoing forest…
Angus Bulls Introduced to America
…Introduced to America Early Challenges for Angus Cattle Two of the Angus bulls were exhibited at the Kansas Livestock Expo in Kansas City. At the time, cattle buyers were skeptical….
George Grant and the Introduction of Angus Cattle to America
…Atlantic. The Legacy of Four Angus Bulls Although the settlers left, their cattle remained. Among the livestock Grant transported to America were four Angus bulls, a breed that was virtually…
Role of Shorthorn Cattle in American Agricultural History
…pivotal moment in American livestock farming, laying the foundation for breed improvements that would shape the future of cattle farming in the country. Conclusion The Shorthorn breed’s contribution to early…
Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Chickens in American Agriculture
Photo by Kirsten Bühne/Pexels image Chickens: The Early Livestock Staple of Pioneer Farms Cattle and hogs are widely recognized today as major livestock staples on American farms and ranches. However,…
Life on a Midwest Farm in the 1840s
Photo by Tom Fisk/Pexels image The Early Midwest Homestead In the 1840s Midwest, the average family farm covered about 100 acres—large enough to support crops, livestock, and a self-sustaining lifestyle….
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…program gives members hands-on projects—ranging from raising livestock to managing turf fields or even growing gourmet mushrooms. Many alumni choose agriculture-related college majors and careers because of these early experiences….