…hand tools and draft animals that would later become common in European-style agriculture, Native communities adapted their agricultural practices to the natural environment. Major rivers and their flood plains offered…
Farm Income Outlook Shows Higher Payments, Rising Expenses in 2026
…billion, or about 70%, this year. The combination of higher expenses and weaker commodity prices highlights the financial challenges facing many producers as they work to manage operating costs and…
Cattle Market Faces Questions Over Beef Import Proposal
…beef into the U.S. market. The proposal comes as cattle producers navigate the smallest U.S. cow herd in more than 70 years, questions surrounding packer concentration and uncertainty over where…
Apple Orchard Robots Target Labor Challenges
…thin fruit, harvest apples and control weeds. Fruit thinning and harvesting can be particularly labor-intensive because workers must carefully identify individual apples and branches while navigating complex orchard environments. Researchers…
Norman Borlaug: The Agronomist Who Helped Launch the Green Revolution
…prestigious honors. In 1970, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to increase food production and combat hunger. His recognition was particularly notable because his work demonstrated the…
Young Farmer Dolce Calandra Carries Family Legacy Forward
…business toward the scale of some of the company’s other commodity programs. Tree Fruit Season Brings Challenges At the time of Papagni’s visit, Wildwood was packing its final white peach…
USDA Develops NovaFly for More Precise New World Screwworm Control
…a significant concern for livestock producers because the parasite’s larvae feed on living tissue and can cause serious wounds in animals. Sterile insect programs have been an important tool in…
California Cantaloupes Use Social Media to Reach Younger Consumers
…visit CaliforniaCantaloupes.com, where links to the industry’s social channels are available. The campaign represents a larger shift in how agricultural commodities communicate with consumers. Instead of waiting for younger shoppers…
Stephen Babcock: The Test That Changed Dairy Farming
Milk production has long been an important part of American agriculture, but determining the quality and value of milk required better ways to measure its components. One scientist whose work…
Danny Bernstein: Ag Tech Could Help Save California Farms
…technology companies need to spend time in farming communities and understand agricultural problems firsthand. Reservoir is working to build that bridge. The organization has brought companies including Google, Nvidia and…
John W. Tyson: From Missouri Farmer to Poultry Industry Pioneer
…John W. Tyson started in 1931 eventually grew into a major poultry company, while remaining connected to its agricultural roots. Today, the company is operated by a third generation of…
Ag Tech Hub Coming to Merced College as Reservoir Expands in California
…The partnership could also create a direct pathway for Merced College students to work with agricultural technology companies. Reservoir already has community college interns working with startups at its Salinas…
America’s Early Forest Management Begins in 1876
From Settler Clearing to Forest Conservation As early American settlers cleared land for homesteads, farms, and growing communities, the federal government increasingly recognized that the nation’s forests were an important…
Ryan Jacobsen: California Ag’s Future Depends on Water
…predators with fewer natural food sources can increasingly come into contact with livestock, pets and people. His position is that coexistence requires effective wildlife management, something he believes other states…