…production and livestock management are small but important examples of the broader story of American agriculture. The nation’s agricultural heritage was built by many communities, each contributing knowledge and traditions…
Dave Puglia on California Ag, Water, Labor and Automation
…crops, with additional support for pest and disease research, mechanization, automation, risk management and more efficient economic assistance programs. Agriculture’s Labor Challenge Labor was another central topic. Puglia endorsed the…
California Walnuts Face Global Challenges and New Opportunities
…from earning a sustainable return. He believes California can strengthen its agricultural economy, but said meaningful action—not simply promises—is required. Listen to the Full Ag Meter Interview The conversation between…
Fresno State Field Day to Highlight Groundwater Recharge Options for Farmers
…in Action: A Farmer Field Day,” will focus on practical strategies growers can use to improve groundwater reliability as Sustainable Groundwater Management Act requirements continue to evolve. Groundwater Recharge Strategies…
34th Annual Nutrient Management Conference Set for October in Stockton
…discuss nutrient management issues and research affecting California agriculture. Conference to Focus on Nutrient Management The conference is hosted by the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant…
Dave Puglia: Water and Automation Could Shape California Agriculture’s Future
…of the biggest pieces of that conversation. Puglia said California needs additional surface storage, canals, aqueducts and groundwater storage, but argued that simply building infrastructure isn’t enough. The state also…
Jessie Shambaugh and the Early Roots of 4-H
…about agriculture and develop practical skills. Among those early contributors was Jessie Shambaugh, a farm wife who became active in her community and dedicated herself to helping young boys and…
4-H Roots Trace Back to the Smith-Lever Act of 1914
…this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explains how the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 helped establish the Cooperative Extension Service and ultimately played a key role in…
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options for Organic Stone Fruit Growers
…For specialty crop producers, where a localized weather event can have a significant impact on a specific orchard or production area, that flexibility can be particularly relevant. Continued Focus on…
Jason Giannelli: California Water, Farming and the Next Generation
…essential to balancing groundwater basins and reducing pressure on groundwater supplies. While he does not expect the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, or SGMA, to disappear, he believes more surface water…
Specialty Crop Leaders Push for Trade, Food Safety and Farm Bill Changes
…involving Mexico, including stronger labor enforcement and increased food safety oversight. He noted that the impact of Mexican imports varies considerably by crop and region, making changes to the trade…
Rural Electrification Transforms American Agriculture
…major step toward expanding electricity and infrastructure in rural America came in May 1933, when the Tennessee Valley Authority Act was passed. The Tennessee Valley Authority became an important part…
RanchBot Brings Real-Time Water Monitoring to Agriculture
Water management is becoming one of the biggest challenges facing farmers and ranchers across the United States, and RanchBot CEO Andrew Coppin believes better data can help producers make smarter…
FELS Helps California Farmers Navigate Labor Compliance
…1970 to help agricultural employers navigate compliance requirements. Today, its Labor Management Consultants provide bilingual, bicultural assistance with workplace safety, HR and pesticide regulations. The consultants work directly on farms,…