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The Founding of an Agricultural Innovator In 1901, brothers Charles Butler and Newton Butler established the Butler Manufacturing Company in Kansas City. What began as a modest operation would grow ...

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Fire ants are often discussed in terms of crop damage, but their impact extends beyond yield loss. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says fire ...

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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 ...

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A Historic Beginning in Denver According to agricultural historian Mark Oppold, the National Western Stock Show in Denver first began in 1906, establishing itself as one of the most enduring ...

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In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we sit down with Jacie Johnston and Zac Green of Johnston Farms and WN Citrus, a fourth-generation family operation nestled at the ...

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California agriculture sits at a critical crossroads—and few voices capture that reality better than pistachio expert and crop advisor Rich Kreps. In a powerful conversation with The Ag Meter’s Nick ...

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Gill’s mealybug has become an increasing concern for California pistachio growers, with the potential to impact both yield and crop quality if left unmanaged. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager ...

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Agriculture is more than a profession—it’s a legacy. And few embody that legacy better than Jenny Lester Moffitt, the latest guest with The Ag Meter host Nick Papagni. In this ...

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The Beginnings of Agriculture in Colorado Agriculture in what is now Colorado began to take shape in the early 1850s, during a time when much of the region was considered ...

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As spring transitions into the heat of the growing season, every decision a grower makes right now can impact yield, quality, and profitability months down the line. That’s exactly why ...

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