…it just makes you feel better,” he said. In July’s high heat, propane pumps ran without disruption while electric systems were vulnerable to rolling brownouts — a critical factor when…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…and highly responsive to UV-reflective flower signals, making good weather critical for strong foraging activity. Two Hives Per Acre? Not Always Traditionally, almond growers use about two hives per acre….
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…remain, fighting to keep their operations alive. She emphasized that the push to remove farmers often comes from wealthy donors behind these organizations, rather than environmental concerns. “The whole push…
St. Louis: Gateway to America’s Agricultural Expansion
…river systems powered trade. And no city was better positioned to capitalize on that reality than St. Louis. Riverboats Ruled the 1850s By the late 1850s, railroads were just beginning…
Robert Thomas and the Birth of the Farmer’s Almanac
…Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025…
National FFA Week Highlights the Future of Agriculture Leadership
…well beyond agriculture. McGill shared his own background studying agricultural education and acknowledged how FFA builds confidence and professionalism in young leaders. The program also touched on broader agricultural policy…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…environmental standards, positioning the state to meet growing urban and industrial demands. Balancing Environmental Goals with Practical Solutions Ring challenges conventional approaches that focus narrowly on carbon emissions. He encourages…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…law’s cumulative impact on cost of living and farming viability. On his own farm, he manages 17 to 19 separate permits. He argues that rising regulatory costs push production out…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
…farming problems — specifically herbicide resistance, rising labor costs, and environmental concerns. The LaserWeeder uses AI-powered cameras and high-precision lasers to identify and eliminate weeds without chemicals. According to Mikesell,…
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
…Rogers explained that fertility decisions made this season directly impact next year’s crop. Permanent crops such as almonds, pistachios, and other tree nuts begin determining future bud development well before…
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…Tennessee. These migrants brought experience, capital, and ambition. They envisioned building commercial agricultural enterprises that would take full advantage of the region’s fertile soils and river access. Commercial Agriculture and…
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
…Conversely, low potassium base saturation—such as one percent—could signal the need for fall potassium applications to rebuild soil reserves. Elevated sodium levels may also require corrective measures like gypsum or…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…to ignore it. Moreda-Arend first joined the program months ago when environmental groups filed lawsuits aimed at removing multi-generational farms from land leased through Point Reyes National Seashore. Now, the…
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
When most Americans think of the longest river in the United States, they immediately name the Mississippi. But that distinction actually belongs to the Missouri River — a powerful and…
