…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…
Business Leader Kyle Kirkland Outlines Vision for California’s Future
…it’s time to replace politics as usual with practical, business-minded leadership. During an in-depth interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, Kirkland shared his vision for tackling some of California’s…
John Froelich’s Tractor Changed Farming Forever
…gasoline-powered farm equipment. Inspiring the Future of Farm Equipment Although John Froelich’s original tractor was only the beginning, its influence extended far beyond its time. His pioneering work helped inspire…
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
…Having spent years farming in Iowa, she understands large-scale corn, soybean, cattle, and hay production. But her travels have introduced her to the incredible diversity found elsewhere, particularly in states…
Michael Gates Outlines Vision for California, Public Safety, and Agriculture in Exclusive Ag Meter Interview
…conversation with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, including public safety, government accountability, election integrity, Proposition 39, agriculture, and California’s political future. However, the complete interview offers much more insight into…
Westward Expansion After the Revolution: How Early American Pioneers Found Food and Survival
…how innovation often arises from necessity. Every improvement—from smarter hunting practices to early fruit preservation—helped settlers adapt to frontier life and establish permanent communities beyond the Appalachian Mountains. These resourceful…
Tom McClintock Talks California Water, Farming, and Freedom
…use in everyday life is either grown or mined and argued that public policy should support—not hinder—those industries. Throughout the interview, he repeatedly emphasized the importance of reducing regulations that…