…lacked the endurance needed for sustained, demanding fieldwork. These limitations created a need for animals that could combine strength, speed and stamina to meet the requirements of an increasingly mechanized…
Kyle Kirkland Warns Rising Costs and Regulations Threaten California’s Small Farms
…difficult for farmers and other businesses to remain competitive. He expressed concern that lawmakers often develop policies without adequately consulting the industries affected by them. For agriculture, Kirkland said that…
USDA Urges Livestock and Poultry Producers to Strengthen Bird Flu Biosecurity
…officials track the virus in dairy cattle and identify potential cases. It also supports efforts to communicate information about the disease and maintain consumer confidence in the milk supply. As…
Christian Farming Organization Challenges National FFA Convention Exclusion
…National FFA Organization over the group’s exclusion from its upcoming national convention in Indianapolis. FCFI, founded in 1985, works with agricultural communities through disaster relief, youth outreach, farm shows and…
William and Sam Cargill: The Beginning of a Grain Storage Legacy
…immediately use or sell. Without adequate storage, farmers could be forced to sell their crops simply because they had nowhere to keep them. The development of additional grain storage capacity…
Ralston Purina: A New Era in American Animal Feed
…important role in the history of American animal feed. William Danforth Establishes Purina Mills In 1894, William Danforth established an animal feed company known as Purina Mills. The company was…
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates Central Valley Agriculture
…toward the event. Those interested in sponsorship or getting involved can contact Vickie Goudreau at vickiegoudreau@gmail.com or visit thewholevine.com. Goudreau also encouraged supporters to follow the festival on Facebook and…
German Immigrants Shaped Early American Agriculture
…traditions was the type of draft animal used for agricultural work. German farmers often preferred oxen over horses for plowing. Oxen provided an effective source of draft power for working…
Dave Puglia on California Ag, Water, Labor and Automation
…information about Western Growers, visit Western Growers at wga.com. The organization’s official contact information includes info@wga.com and 1-949-863-1000. Western Growers Association Website: wga.com Phone: 1-949-863-1000 Email: info@wga.com Dave Puglia on…
California Walnuts Face Global Challenges and New Opportunities
…from a produce veteran who has spent more than four decades watching the business evolve. Contact Michael Jameson: Morada Nut Company stocking office: 209-546-1816 Email: mjamison@moradaproduce.com California Walnuts Face Global…
American Agriculture History: Farming and Westward Expansion
…much of their own food and selling whatever surplus they could to nearby communities. As the young nation expanded westward, however, the opportunities for American agriculture began to change. New…
Fresno State Field Day to Highlight Groundwater Recharge Options for Farmers
…recharge. The field day will provide an opportunity to see how these strategies can work in practice and better understand the considerations involved with each option. Groundwater management remains a…
USDA Walnut Purchase Provides Support for California Industry
…can be more difficult to sell. USDA Walnut Purchase Supports Demand The USDA purchase works through a competitive bidding process involving walnut packers. Companies submit bids to supply the program,…
George Washington’s Complicated Relationship With Slavery
…agricultural operations remained tied to a system in which enslaved people were denied their freedom and compelled to work. As president, Washington also signed legislation passed by Congress that addressed…