…cultivated land could be left with declining productivity. It also illustrates how access to additional land sometimes provided an alternative to investing in long-term soil management. Lessons From Early American…
Potato Breeders Focus on Reducing Tuber Damage and Improving Marketable Yield
…repeated handling can affect tuber quality. Technology Could Help Identify Internal Defects In addition to studying potato genetics and physical characteristics, researchers are evaluating technologies that could improve quality assessment….
Hannah Johnson Connects California Ag With Innovation
…to connect California farmers with the innovators, researchers and technology companies developing solutions for the industry’s biggest problems. In an interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, Johnson discussed the…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Agriculture
…the interview. Papagni questioned why California’s gubernatorial debate involving Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra devoted so little attention to agriculture and water, despite the industry’s enormous economic importance. Tangipa emphasized…
Homestead Act of 1862: How America Opened the West
…on the frontier and was already known as the gateway to westward travel. Its location along the Mississippi River made it an important point of connection between established communities in…
Hannah Johnson Discusses Agricultural Automation and the Fight to Keep California Family Farms Alive
…investments without wasting valuable resources on technology that may not deliver. One particularly interesting finding involves the return on investment growers expect from automation. According to Johnson, early survey responses…
From Plymouth to Plantations: Early American Crops
…most significant crops in colonial agriculture. Its importance reflected both its usefulness as a food source and the settlers’ growing understanding of the crops best suited to their surroundings. Fish…
Agricultural Groups Warn Immigration Enforcement Is Disrupting Food Production
…effects of immigration enforcement operations on agricultural businesses in several states. Reported disruptions have affected meatpacking facilities, livestock shipments and harvesting activities. These interruptions can create challenges throughout the agricultural…
Syngenta Prepares New Crop Protection Technology for California Growers in 2027
…management challenges affecting production across the region. Diamondback moth is a particularly important pest for growers producing brassica crops, including several vegetables commonly included in winter leafy greens and cole…
Steve Hilton Puts California Agriculture at Center of Governor’s Race
…healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants. He estimated that these measures could generate approximately $25 billion, although the interview did not include an independent fiscal analysis of those projections. Hilton also…
Tom McClintock on California Water, Wildfires and Farm Policy
…bill had passed the House with bipartisan support but remained stalled in the Senate. He identified it as an important legislative priority, particularly because it included forestry provisions he wanted…
How European Immigrants Shaped Early American Agriculture
…use of available land. The livestock traditions brought by Scottish and Irish immigrants contributed to the varied agricultural systems that emerged as European settlers established communities throughout America. Immigrant Traditions…
Farm Bureau Seeks More Agricultural Relief as USDA Payment Details Remain Unclear
…the agricultural industry is waiting for USDA to provide additional information about how the program will work. “How this is going to impact farmers, I think we have to wait…
$9 Million California Facility to Convert Almond Shells Into Biochar
…a dedicated investment in producing biochar from almond shells. Its development also reflects interest in finding practical uses for agricultural residues while exploring ways to improve soil health and store…