…When asked about the future of California agriculture, Giannelli expresses cautious optimism. He believes the state has the potential to regain its status as a thriving agricultural hub. “California can…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…future of dairy support crops in California. Gianelli, whose family has farmed in Kern County for five generations, oversees roughly 30,000 acres of corn silage, wheat silage, and feed crops stretching from…
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
…core of daily life and national growth. Agriculture as the Foundation of American Life During this period, nearly every household relied on the land for survival. Agriculture dominated work, trade,…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…her professional life, she is also celebrating her 21-year-old son’s birthday—a true example of balancing family and passion for agriculture. Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci…
Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…new 501(c)(3) Education Foundation, which focuses on youth programming, grower education, farmworker training, and—uniquely—consumer outreach. “California agriculture cannot survive unless we spend time teaching people where their food comes from,”…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture “That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute,” concludes Mark Oppold. “I’ll see you next time.” Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…key pests affecting West Coast specialty crops: Navel orangeworm – tree nuts (almonds, pistachios) Codling moth – apples in the Northwest and some tree nuts in California California red scale…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…orangeworm, vine mealybug, California red scale, and codling moth from reproducing. “It’s exactly what it sounds like,” Pistoresi said with a laugh. “We make it very hard for the pests…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
Photo by Paul Wuthrich on Unsplash Agriculture in the American South Agriculture in the southern United States developed quite differently from that in the Midwest or New England. While northern…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
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Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
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How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture in the 1860s
…farmlands, small towns, and transportation networks that still define much of rural America. How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture in the 1860s That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…on a persistent challenge: the high cost of doing business in California. From labor regulations to fuel costs, to freight and environmental standards, California agriculture operates in one of the…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…he said. “Help farmers feed the world.” Papagni closed the show with gratitude for Cox’s insight. “Jeff’s one of the good ones,” he said. “He keeps California agriculture moving —…