…first-year operating information, including hours of use, fuel consumption and any operational issues. That information can be used to help manufacturers improve equipment. Newland said rebates are currently available for…
John Duarte: Water, Crops and California Ag Future
…saying long-term trials have shown strong production results compared with UCV1 seedling material. Almond production is also coming in below expectations in many areas, according to Duarte. He discussed the…
FELS Helps California Farmers Navigate Complex Labor Compliance
…Heat-illness prevention is another major focus. Genasci explains that Cal/OSHA compliance remains a significant concern and that violations can become costly when multiple deficiencies are identified during an inspection. FELS…
USDA Changes Rules for Dairy Checkoff Dollars
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture is changing how dairy checkoff funding can be used, with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins saying the department is ending the use of mandatory…
John Duarte Discusses California Ag, Water and Energy
…future. The conversation takes a deep dive into current crop conditions. Duarte says pistachio and almond production is coming in below expectations, with the pistachio crop potentially much smaller than…
Fruit Ripening Systems Market Expected to Nearly Double by 2034
…ensure fruit reaches consumers at the desired stage of maturity. The approach is particularly useful for produce moving through longer supply chains. As international fruit trade continues to grow, maintaining…
Shannon Douglass Discusses Wolves, Labor and California Agriculture
…Ag Days and agricultural education activities. She also invited individuals interested in local agricultural decisions to consider serving on their county Farm Bureau board. For those interested in broader advocacy,…
John Duarte Discusses California Water, Agriculture and Policy
…communities. He says California needs a strategy that provides abundant surface water for both farms and communities. Another major topic is Proposition 1 and California’s investment in water infrastructure. Duarte…
From Plymouth to Plantation Agriculture: The Early Crops and Trade That Shaped American Agriculture
…important part of the colonial economy, particularly in the South. Crop production also expanded to include tobacco, which became an important commercial crop in colonies including Maryland and North Carolina….
World Ag Expo Celebrates 60 Years of Connecting Agriculture
…California competition. For Lausten, seeing students actively involved in agriculture is particularly rewarding because they represent the next generation of the industry. Schools interested in attending can purchase student tickets…
Rick Roberti: California Cattle Industry Faces Major Challenges
…Association President Rick Roberti says the industry needs to remain engaged as those issues continue to evolve. Rick Roberti President, California Cattlemen’s Association In a wide-ranging interview with “The Ag…
California Ag Faces Challenges as World Ag Expo Prepares for 60th Anniversary
…bear reintroduction. Roberti also discusses how wildfire and forest management can affect wildlife behavior and rural communities. Water remains one of the biggest issues throughout the interview. Roberti argues that…
Joseph Dart and the Birth of the Grain Elevator
…during the early 1840s. Before this innovation, moving grain from storage facilities into boats was a slow and labor-intensive process. Workers had to handle grain manually, making it difficult to…
Edward Ring: California Water Crisis Demands Action
California’s water crisis is about more than drought. It is also about whether the state has enough infrastructure to capture, store and manage water when it is available. Edward Ring…