…Native American land management. Burning trees, shrubs and grasses could open areas of land and influence the types of vegetation that grew afterward. The practice also had an agricultural benefit….
Young Farmer Dolce Calandra Carries Family Legacy Forward
…costs remain expensive. Labor is equally challenging. Stone fruit requires substantial hand labor, and costs associated with workers’ compensation, taxes and other expenses continue to rise. Automation Could Be the…
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…
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…
Henry A. Wallace: More Than the Father of Hybrid Corn
…Henry C. Wallace, also served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Henry C. Wallace held the position from 1921 until his death in 1924. That family connection adds another important dimension…
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….
California Figs Find New Momentum as Demand Grows
…the common misconception that commercially grown California figs contain wasps. Some fig varieties around the world rely on fig wasps for pollination, but Caputo said commercially grown California figs are…
Business Leader Kyle Kirkland Outlines Vision for California’s Future
…practical solutions. He stressed the importance of balancing agricultural production, population growth, groundwater management, water storage, and environmental protection. As someone who has spent his career solving complex business problems,…
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
…During those years, she admits she accepted many of the common misconceptions surrounding agriculture and even considered herself an anti-GMO activist. That experience now shapes the way she communicates with…
Michael Gates Outlines Vision for California, Public Safety, and Agriculture in Exclusive Ag Meter Interview
…public meetings throughout California. How to Learn More Gates encouraged Californians interested in his campaign to visit www.gates4ag.com/, where supporters can learn more about his platform, make campaign contributions, and…
Tom McClintock Talks California Water, Farming, and Freedom
…upcoming gubernatorial election. The interview provides listeners with an in-depth look at many of the issues currently affecting California’s farmers, ranchers, businesses, and rural communities. California’s Affordability Crisis One of…
California Pistachio Crop Could Be Cut in Half: Rich Kreps Explains What Growers Need to Know
…crop could be reduced by more than half compared to last year. Will Pistachio Prices Increase? Naturally, a much smaller crop raises concerns about higher consumer prices. (l-r) Le Ann…
How Insecticide Ear Tags Revolutionized Cattle Health
…were relatively heavy. They could easily become detached from the animal. Durability was limited compared to modern products. Even with these shortcomings, the new technology significantly improved pest management and…
Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
…impact, noting that the industry extends far beyond growers themselves. Equipment manufacturers, technology companies, processors, suppliers, transportation businesses, and countless support industries all depend on a healthy agricultural economy. Rather…