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When it comes to passionate advocacy for American agriculture, Stephanie Nash is leading from the front. A fourth-generation dairy farmer now based in Tennessee, Stephanie has transformed her family’s legacy ...

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Early American settlers faced a unique challenge: producing enough food and cash crops in unfamiliar lands with limited resources. In the absence of modern communications, these pioneers relied heavily on ...

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Out on the east side of the San Joaquin Valley near Woodlake, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a generational commitment. In a powerful Ag Meter conversation, Dave Roberts ...

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French Settlers Arrive on the Mississippi French settlers arrived at what is now St. Louis in the early 1700s. At that time, the Mississippi River Valley was a critical corridor ...

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As California cherry growers approach bloom, weather conditions and flower timing will play a major role in determining fruit set and overall yield. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Poli Francescatto, ...

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The National FFA Organization continues to prove that agricultural education is not just about farming — it’s about building leaders for every industry. In a recent Ag Meter interview, Kristy ...

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California farmer and entrepreneur Elaine Culotti — widely known as the “Lipstick Farmer” — has officially entered the race for governor, launching a campaign centered on economic development, local control, ...

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California stands at a pivotal crossroads, where energy policy, agriculture, and local economies collide. Few understand this better than Rickey Bird, director and writer of the new documentary Kern Oil. ...

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Missouri was once nationally recognized for both the quality and quantity of its mules. In an era when animal power drove American agriculture and transportation, the state earned a reputation ...

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A Proud Agricultural Tradition Missouri has a proud agricultural tradition—one that stretches back nearly three centuries and continues to define the state today. Agriculture is more than an industry in ...

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