…Rio has worked with Parka for approximately 15 years, initially using the product in cherries to address cracking before incorporating it into other crops, including citrus. He says Parka has…
Henry A. Wallace and the Birth of Hybrid Corn
…commercial seed business. In 1926, he and associates established the Hi-Bred Corn Company in Johnston, Iowa. The company later adopted the Pioneer name and became Pioneer Hi-Bred, building on Wallace’s…
Mexico Resumes Live Cattle Exports to U.S. Under Screwworm Protocol
…cattle can proceed through the import process. The layered approach is intended to provide multiple opportunities to identify potential disease concerns before imported cattle move farther into the U.S. livestock…
John Deere Invests $10 Million in AI Research for High-Value Crops
…company Reservoir was announced during John Deere’s first Ruggedize conference. The initiative will focus on developing and commercializing what the companies describe as “rugged AI” technologies for high-value crops. Rather…
Henry A. Wallace: More Than the Father of Hybrid Corn
…to the creation of Pioneer Hi-Bred, one of the most influential seed companies in American agricultural history. But Wallace’s legacy extended far beyond seed genetics. As Mark Oppold explains in…
Cannon Michael: California Farming at a Crossroads
…efficiency of chemical applications. The company is also exploring AI applications in office operations. Michael expects autonomous tractors and other technologies to become increasingly important. But he said farming cannot…
From Horsepower to Tractor Power: A Slow Farm Revolution
…million tractors on U.S. farms in 1954, compared with about 4.1 million horses and mules. That milestone illustrates the enormous change taking place in American agriculture. USDA’s historical summary noted…
Citrus Greening Detected in Imperial County, California
…citrus trees in the area. CDFA is coordinating with USDA and the Imperial County Agricultural Commissioner as the investigation and response move forward. Officials will use the quarantine and additional…
Enzo’s Olive Oil: Ricchiuti Family Builds on 100 Years of Farming
…in international competitions in Italy. He joked that entering an olive oil competition in Italy is like taking sand to the beach, but the California product has performed extremely well….
Rosa Brothers Milk: From Tulare Dairy to California Brand
…company has already expanded beyond its original footprint, including a new ice cream facility, and is making additional changes to accommodate future growth. Ice cream remains a particular opportunity. Milk…
British Agricultural Revolution Helped Shape Modern Farming
…decisions that helped shape farming into what it is today. This has been an American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. I’ll see you next time. British Agricultural Revolution Helped…
Specialty Crop Trade Concerns and a California Dairy Success Story
…growing value-added business. Joyner, who also serves as co-chair of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, offered a stark assessment of competition from imported produce. “I don’t think it’s an…
California Figs Find New Momentum as Demand Grows
…the greater Toronto area. California figs are also marketed in Japan, Southeast Asia and other international markets. Caputo said international consumers are particularly interested in California’s Mission fig because its…
Merced College Prepares Students for Agriculture’s Future
…of technology in agriculture. The interview also addressed the importance of agricultural education in California. Jacobsen said the state needs to continue educating students, the public and policymakers about agriculture…