DepositPhotos image A new plant drought detection technology developed by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA could help…
California Cattlemen President Warns of Growing Challenge Keeping Ranches in the Family
…career path to attract young people. At the same time, he emphasized that producing food remains one of the country’s most essential industries and requires dedicated producers willing to make…
Global Avocado Exports Continue Rapid Growth as Markets Face New Challenges
Hass avocado baskets for export DepositPhotos image Global avocado exports are expected to continue climbing over the next several years, but industry analysts say the expanding market also brings increased uncertainty…
California Pistachio Crop Could Be Cut in Half: Rich Kreps Explains What Growers Need to Know
…with food manufacturers is especially critical because pistachios are ingredients in: Protein bars Snack mixes Health foods Packaged snacks Nut blends If manufacturers remove pistachios from recipes because supplies disappear,…
Driscoll’s Responds to Strawberry Lawsuit Over Pesticide Residue Claims
…where reports about the testing results have fueled discussion among consumers. Driscoll’s has rejected the allegations raised in the lawsuit and maintains that its products meet applicable food safety standards….
California Pistachio Crop Expected to Shrink Sharply Following Challenging Growing Season
…crop years. The discussion also touched on global pistachio markets. Despite uncertainty surrounding production in competing regions, Kreps said California remains the world’s leader in quality and innovation. He believes…
Land Grants Helped Build America’s Army and Agriculture
…the nation’s food production and economic development. The program reflected the close relationship between agriculture and the founding of the United States, where farmland represented opportunity, independence, and long-term prosperity….
Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
California’s agricultural industry has long been recognized as one of the world’s most productive food-producing regions, but according to California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, state government has spent years making…
Keely Covello Talks Potter Valley, Water, and California’s Future with The Ag Meter
…and Covello’s ongoing advocacy for rural communities. If you care about California agriculture, water security, or the future of the state’s farming communities, this is an interview worth hearing. Keely…
How Irrigation Revolutionized American Farming
…years. Early farmers in Asia and Africa developed irrigation techniques to move water from rivers and other natural sources to their crops, allowing them to grow food in regions where…
Land O’Lakes Invests in Tulare to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
…a wide variety of cheese products for retail, foodservice, and ingredient markets. Many consumers enjoy Land O’Lakes ingredients every day without realizing the cooperative supplies products used by numerous food…
The Three Revolutions That Transformed American Agriculture
…and growing global food demands. Continuing the Evolution of Agriculture Each of these three agricultural revolutions built upon the one before it. From horse-powered machinery to gasoline engines, hybrid seed…
California Raisin Legend Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Industry’s Future
…Raisins, international agricultural consultant, and lifelong raisin grower, Barsarian has witnessed the industry’s rise to global dominance—and now its dramatic transformation. In a candid interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick…
California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
…has fallen from roughly 280,000 acres in 2000 to about 100,000 acres, reflecting shifting consumer demand, higher production costs, and increased global competition. “People are not eating as much dried…