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Inside the Fight for Water in the Central Valley California agriculture is facing a defining moment—and water sits at the center of it all. In a compelling conversation with “The ...

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Expanding West After the Louisiana Purchase In the early 1820s, following the landmark Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the United States government began turning its attention toward agricultural development in the ...

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The Birth of Agriculture in Greeley Greeley became Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement, marking a turning point in the development of farming across the state. Early settlers arrived with optimism ...

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A powerful and emotional conversation recently unfolded with host, “the Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, sat down with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League. What started as a recap ...

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Fire ants can pose a serious threat to California almond orchards, particularly during key stages of nut development. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says ...

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At the close of the Civil War, a new chapter in American agriculture began across the Kansas prairie. Through government homestead programs, Union Army veterans were offered land as an ...

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California growers face a wide range of pest and weed challenges each season, and having the right tools in place can make a significant difference in protecting yield and crop ...

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A Humble Beginning in 1938 American agriculture has always depended on innovation—not just in the field, but in how farmers access the tools they need. In 1938, Charles E. Schmidt ...

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The cattle industry never slows down—and neither do the people working to protect it. In a recent interview with “the Ag Meter”, host Nick Papagni sat down with Katie Roberti, ...

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Settlement and the Promise of Kansas Farmland Early agriculture in the state of Kansas was not always successful. When Kansas was opened to settlement in 1854, waves of settlers began ...

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