Early Marvels of the new West Thayer, William Makepeace, 1820-1898, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
…University of California on modifying wheat to reduce gluten without affecting nutritional content, targeting the gliadin protein using gamma radiation. This could benefit those with celiac disease. The California Wheat…
Wildfire Outlook for the Northwest & California
…about the increased potential for wildfire activity this summer across the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. While forecasting models leave some uncertainty, current trends indicate a warm and dry spring,…
California Farmland Value Depreciating
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” California farmland value is not good. Nick Foglio from Foglio Commodities says farm ground is depreciating because 90% of the commodities you farm…
U.S. Withdraws from Long-Standing Trade Agreement-Tomato Tariffs to Skyrocket
Meutia Chaerani / Indradi Soemardjan / via Wikimedia Commons image Starting in mid-July, tomatoes imported from Mexico will face a 17.09% tariff as the U.S. government withdraws from a long-standing…
The Lipstick Farmer
San Joaquin Valley is the southern part of California’s Central Valley, a fertile ground which is over 50 miles wide and stretches approximately 450 miles in length. Though comprising just…
California Rich Soil History
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” California is one the only five regions in the world with a true Mediterranean climate. It’s rare. It’s powerful. And, it’s why the…
U.S. Mango Market Continues to Thrive
Snapdragon66, via Wikimedia Commons The U.S. mango market continues to thrive, fueled by strong harvest volumes from multiple exporting countries. Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic are actively harvesting…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Major Agricultural Settlement
Irrigating wheat on Ben Reinks ranch near Greeley, Colorado — F. E. Baker Colorado State University Libraries, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History…
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
…The European Union is set to increase soybean purchases. The USDA’s farm loan programs are under review, with loans over $500,000 requiring additional clearance from the Office of the Secretary…
Plan to Boost American Timber and Mineral Production Affects California
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” President Trump is planning to boost American timber and mineral production which affects California. This plan could be huge for California. It means…
California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down
…democratic California lawmakers slammed the decision, calling the vote illegal and stating that the CRA does not cover waivers. California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
California Winegrapes Open Award Nominations
…excellence program. These prestigious awards honor exceptional wine grape growers and industry professionals who demonstrate innovation, environmental and community stewardship and a lasting impact on California’s wine grape industry. The…
Tariffs and the Latest on the California Citrus Market
Kings River Packing (the new Cobblestone Packing House) Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” Jesse Silva the VP of sales at Kings River Packing, Sanger California, spoke with Nick…