New World Screwworm precautions are becoming an increasingly important topic for cattle producers following recent detections in Texas. A recent discussion provided insight from Dr. D.L. Step, Senior Professional Services Cattle …
Driscoll’s CEO Discusses Berry Markets, California Farming Challenges
Driscoll’s CEO says weather volatility, rising regulations, labor concerns, and water challenges continue shaping the future of California’s specialty crop industry, even as consumer demand for berries remains strong. Driscoll’s …
The History of Soybeans in America: From Ship Ballast to Agricultural Powerhouse
The Remarkable Journey of Soybeans in American Agriculture Soybeans are now one of the most important crops in American agriculture, covering millions of acres across the United States and serving …
Harvest Replay: How Innovate Ag Is Helping Specialty Crop Growers Turn Data Into Profit
Labor costs, weather volatility, and shrinking margins continue to challenge specialty crop growers across California and beyond. As producers search for ways to improve efficiency and profitability, technology is becoming …
Harvest Replay Technology Helps Specialty Crop Growers Improve Labor Efficiency
As labor costs continue to rise and farm margins remain under pressure, specialty crop growers are increasingly turning to technology to improve efficiency. One company believes artificial intelligence and farm …
Why Is Corn Called Corn? The Surprising History Behind Agriculture’s Most Familiar Crop
What’s in a Name? When most Americans hear the word “corn,” they immediately think of the tall green stalks that dominate fields across the Midwest. For generations, corn has been …
From Cross-Check Planting to Modern Corn Rows: How Charles Deere Helped Transform Corn Production
The Evolution of Corn Planting in Early American Agriculture American agriculture has undergone remarkable changes since the nation’s earliest farming days. One of the most significant advancements came in the …
Proposed Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Could Reshape U.S. Ethanol Trade
Trade tensions between the United States and Brazil could have significant implications for the ethanol industry. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed a 25% tariff on a range of …
New World Screwworm Detection in Texas Raises Economic Concerns for Livestock Industry
A confirmed New World Screwworm detection in a Texas calf is drawing attention to the potential economic consequences facing the state’s livestock industry. Industry experts warn that if the parasite continues to …
How Deere & Mansour Revolutionized Corn Planting in 19th Century America
American agriculture in the mid-1800s was undergoing rapid transformation as farmers searched for better tools to improve productivity and efficiency. One of the greatest challenges of the era was achieving …
California Trucking, Fuel Costs, and Agriculture’s Future: What Mark Woods and Ellington Smith Want Farmers to Know
California’s farmers and truckers are facing some of the toughest economic conditions in decades. Rising fuel prices, increasing insurance costs, growing regulations, and concerns over the state’s energy infrastructure are …
Pork Industry Leaders Highlight Trade and Animal Health Priorities at World Pork Expo
Key pork industry policy priorities took center stage during a policy panel discussion at the World Pork Expo. Industry leaders discussed how producers can secure policy victories at both the national and …
California Trucking Industry Grapples with Rising Fuel Costs and Regulatory Pressure
California trucking companies continue to face mounting challenges from rising fuel prices, regulatory requirements, and increasing operating costs, according to industry leaders featured on a recent episode of the AgNet …
The California Trail and America’s Agricultural Expansion West
The California Trail Helped Shape American Agriculture The California Trail remains one of the most important migration routes in American history and played a major role in the expansion of …