From Patented Innovation to Global Agricultural Impact In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal figure in farming innovation—James Oliver. James Oliver’s Chilled Plow…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
…Leimgruber In a conversation with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, Leimgruber described how he’s adopted every possible efficiency to stretch each gallon of water. Adapting to California’s Agricultural Limits From…
Pierce’s Disease Program Extended to 2031
…not only a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural economy, but also a globally recognized cultural asset. Programs like the Pierce’s Disease Control Program are essential to preserving that reputation. Continued…
Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration
…most enduring and ingenious agricultural systems brought to the New World—the Three Sisters. Early settlers adopted this ancient Native American farming method, where corn, beans, and squash were grown together…
Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
…Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which allowed agricultural workers to legalize their status without leaving the country. He believes a similar approach is not only possible but urgently…
George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture
…However, finding a profitable market for these crops proved difficult—until Carver’s groundbreaking work changed everything. Carver, a brilliant agricultural scientist and visionary, discovered hundreds of new uses for peanuts and…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
…Big Time Farming and a member of the California Walnut Board and Commission, spoke with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni about what’s ahead for the industry. California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook…
Corn Plantings Rise, Soybeans and Cotton Fall in 2025
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2025 – The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its annual Acreage Report today, showing key shifts in U.S. crop planting for 2025. Corn continues to…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a single provider that you could turn to for all of your agricultural and industrial rubber and plastic product solutions? California Industrial Rubber strives…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…state, focusing on pre-harvest agricultural water requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule (PSR). One major outreach effort included participation in the Western Food Safety Conference held in Salinas, where…
California Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
…a willingness to scale back enforcement in ways that minimize disruption to agricultural operations. “A stable and reliable workforce is crucial to maintaining the nation’s food security,” Little added. Josh…
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
…growers and farm workers. 🎧 Listen to the full interview for more insights on how the Nisei Farmers League is advocating for California’s agricultural future. Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,”…
Michael Kelly: The Forgotten Pioneer of Barbed Wire
How Early Fencing Challenges Sparked Innovation in American Livestock History In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a lesser-known but significant figure in agricultural innovation: Michael Kelly, a…
Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook
…rising input costs, and limited sales opportunities. Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook “We’ve had situations where growers have been unable to find a home for their…