…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…
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…
Shannon Douglass Discusses Wolves, Labor and California Agriculture
…back to their families and communities. She said agriculture needs a faster, more efficient H-2A process while continuing to protect U.S. workers. Douglass pointed to the federal SAWA effort, or…
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…
World Ag Expo Celebrates 60 Years of Connecting Agriculture
…different agricultural activities. One week, children made butter. Another week, they planted sunflowers. The learning center also includes a small farmers market where children can participate in selecting food. The…
Joseph Dart and the Birth of the Grain Elevator
…when grain production and long-distance agricultural commerce were expanding rapidly. Faster loading meant ships could spend less time in port and could transport agricultural commodities more efficiently. Buffalo’s Strategic Role…
Native Americans Shaped the Landscape Before European Settlement
…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,…