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California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
…decision-making. A Call to Action for Farmers and the Public Jacobsen closed with a message of cautious optimism and unity. For farmers and ranchers, he encouraged resilience and safety heading…
Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
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Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
…He argued that farmers, ranchers, and growers are the true experts and should play a central role in shaping agricultural policy. Currently, he believes their voices are excluded from decision-making…
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
In the early 20th century, as the American West solidified its identity as the backbone of livestock production, a bold vision emerged—one that would unite ranchers, breeders, and agricultural leaders…
National Western Stock Show: A Legacy of American Agriculture
…and influential agricultural events in the United States. From its earliest days, the show has served as a central gathering point for ranchers, farmers, and livestock producers, showcasing the strength…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
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Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture
…agriculture being treated as a priority issue rather than a political one. As discussed on the show, food production impacts every American, and policies affecting farmers and ranchers have far-reaching…
California Cattle Industry Faces Predator and Policy Challenges; Katie Roberti Continues Conversation on Wolves and Ranching
…facing ranchers across the state. Building on the previous episode, Roberti expanded on the ongoing impact of wolf predation in Northern California, where ranchers are dealing with increasing livestock losses…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…path at California Polytechnic State University studying agricultural communications. Today, she helps tell the story of California ranchers—an industry that manages 38 million acres of land and plays a critical…
California Cattle Industry Faces Growing Pressure; Katie Roberti Discusses Wolves, Water, and Policy Challenges
…facing ranchers across the state. From increasing predator pressure to ongoing water concerns and major policy decisions, Roberti made it clear that California’s cattle industry is navigating a complex and…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…Kentucky southward to Alabama and west to Texas. Most of the settlers who ventured into these new lands were agricultural families. While some worked as ranchers, the majority were farmers…
The Rise of Open Range Ranching on the Great Plains
…roam freely across large areas of public and unfenced land, allowing ranchers to raise herds on a massive scale. The development of this open range system helped shape the culture…