…in sales but credits her background in food safety and field operations for shaping her understanding of the industry. Camarena, who did not grow up in agriculture, found her way…
International Harvester: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture
…demonstration of Farmall “M” Tractor. Waterloo, Nebraska / Wolcott, Marion Post, 1910-1990, photographer Farm Security Administration – Office of War Information Photograph Collection (Library of Congress) The Birth of an…
California Governor Race and Trade Policy Highlight Challenges and Opportunities for Agriculture
…sales tax allocations tied to online purchases. “They rip off all of our towns,” she said, referencing how local communities are missing out on key funding sources. The broader conversation…
Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan
…key issue Culotti highlights is the Bradley-Burns tax, designed to return local sales tax revenue back to cities for community improvements. However, she explains that with the explosion of online…
California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges
…or retailers looking to connect: Morada Produce Sales Team 📞 (209) 546-1816 Mike Jameson, David Paganucci, and Doug Sankey welcome inquiries about the market, crop conditions, and opportunities. Why This…
California Citrus Outlook 2026: Growth, Challenges & Opportunity
Jesse Silva California’s citrus industry is heading into the spring and summer season with cautious optimism—and few voices capture that better than Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales at Kings…
California Citrus Outlook Strong Despite Weather Challenges and Rising Costs
The AgNet News Hour featured a detailed conversation with Kings River Packing Vice President of Sales Jesse Silva, offering insight into California’s citrus industry as growers navigate weather variability, market…
World Ag Expo 2026: Inside the Success with Megan Lausten
…Activities One of the most popular annual events is the California Antique Farm Equipment Show, held each April. This family-friendly event features: Antique tractor displays Tractor pulls Barrel racing Petting…
America’s Historic Barns: Icons of Agricultural Innovation
…never used as a working farm barn. Instead, it was designed as a show and sales barn, highlighting livestock and agricultural advancements. Despite its different purpose, the structure remains an…
Butler Manufacturing: From Water Tanks to Steel Buildings
…not only measured in sales but also in their growing reputation among farmers who relied on durable, forward-thinking equipment. Expanding Beyond Agriculture Although Butler Manufacturing became best known for its…
From Mail-Order Roots to Rural Retail Giant: Tractor Supply’s Rise
…identity, becoming what we now know as Tractor Supply Company. What began as a niche tractor parts supplier evolved into a broader agricultural and rural lifestyle retailer. This transformation mirrored…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
…science, and business. “Agriculture is so encompassing now,” Fletcher said. “It’s not just about getting on a tractor. There are so many careers connected to agriculture that students often don’t…
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
As California almond growers navigate tight spray windows during the growing season, having flexible and easy-to-use fungicide options can help keep disease management programs on track. Cassie Rieser, Technical Sales…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…into equipment and operations. Modern farm equipment alone can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. A basic tractor today can easily run $400,000 to $500,000. Because of these high barriers…