…on agriculture. His grain elevator not only increased efficiency in handling grain but also set the stage for modern mechanized agriculture, influencing storage, transport, and trade for generations to come….
Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
…trade deals, and support programs. Most importantly, she emphasized that her goal isn’t for growers to “farm for a government check,” but to be profitable enough to support their families…
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…interest rates, combined with an aggressive trade agenda that produced more than a dozen new trade deals in one year. Rollins contrasted that with what she described as a $50…
The National Road: America’s First Appalachian Highway
…connectivity fueled trade, settlement, and economic growth across multiple states. A Legacy of Growth and Innovation The National Road symbolizes early American ambition and ingenuity. Though paved in gravel rather…
How the Ohio and Erie Canal Helped Shape Ohio
…markets while strengthening trade routes across the region. Federal Resistance and Early Challenges Despite strong state support, the project quickly ran into trouble. The U.S. government refused to sell the…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…Lawson explains why the World Ag Expo is the largest agricultural trade show in the world, featuring more than 1,200 exhibitors, representation from over 70 countries, and 2.6 million square…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…environmental policies to the wine industry, and international trade. The discussion starts with the ongoing controversy surrounding the reintroduction of wolves, which is a significant issue for farmers and ranchers…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: 2025 Ag Review & 2026 Outlook
…for 2026. The episode covers trade and tariff shifts, California water and SGMA challenges, labor and immigration pressures, freight and regulation costs, and record-setting years for pistachios and other commodities….
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…environmental policies to the wine industry, and international trade. The discussion starts with the ongoing controversy surrounding the reintroduction of wolves, which is a significant issue for farmers and ranchers…
FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
California agriculture is facing growing challenges—from extreme weather and trade pressures to regulatory shifts—but the future of farming depends on the next generation. On this episode of the AgNet News…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…entered World War II, priorities shifted again. Farmers were urged to plant every available acre to support the war effort — a policy echoing the agricultural expansion of 1942. Yet,…
Ohio State University: The Land-Grant Vision That Shaped Ohio’s Agricultural Legacy
…critical to Ohio’s economic growth, including agriculture, science, and engineering. The Morrill Act and Land-Grant Education The Morrill Act, passed in 1862 during the Civil War, granted federal land to…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
…much long-term impact as the Louisiana Purchase. While often remembered for dramatically expanding the nation’s borders, the acquisition was driven by practical concerns—especially agriculture, trade, and access to markets. As…
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
…From cooler northern climates to the warmer South, weather patterns shaped crop selection, settlement patterns, and ultimately the agricultural identity of the nation. Weather as a Deciding Factor for Early…