…this month, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that USDA had directed the U.S. Forest Service to expand grazing opportunities on federal lands as part of the administration’s effort to strengthen…
Roger Isom Calls for Water Investment, Regulatory Reform, and Voter Engagement
…Those include legislation involving pesticide-treated seeds, restrictions on rodenticide use, workplace safety regulations involving farm gates and irrigation infrastructure, and continued implementation of California’s packaging regulations. He said many of…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Agriculture Worldwide
…most recognizable farm machinery manufacturers, producing tractors and equipment that would serve generations of farmers. A Lasting Agricultural Legacy James Oliver’s contribution to agriculture extends far beyond the tractors that…
California Proposes Stronger Pesticide Enforcement Rules
Farm tractor spraying pesticides & insecticides herbicides over green vineyard field. Napa Valley, Napa County, California, USA DepositPhotos image California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is proposing a sweeping update…
DOE Updates 45Z Tax Credit Rules to Support Biofuel Feedstocks
…U.S.-grown feedstocks used in biofuel production, creating additional market opportunities for farmers. Glenn said producers who adopt practices that lower emissions should be recognized for those efforts. “Farmers should be…
Michael Kelly and the Forgotten Story of Barbed Wire
…that helped farmers and ranchers succeed, few have had a greater impact than barbed wire. Yet one of the men responsible for its development is often overlooked in history. Michael…
Pork Producers Push Back Against Proposition 12 Misinformation Claims
…among farmers who believe the discussion often overlooks the realities of raising livestock. “When they attack pig farming, they’re not attacking the Chinese, they’re attacking us, and that’s the independent…
Crops That Shaped Early America: How Native and European Agriculture Built a Nation
…of people. Instead, it evolved through the exchange of crops, farming knowledge, and agricultural practices between Native Americans and European immigrants. According to today’s American Agriculture History Minute with Mark…
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
…operations that rely heavily on groundwater are facing difficult decisions as regulations continue to tighten. “There is talk that some farmers may eventually only be able to farm 60 out…
State Fairs: A Tradition Rooted in Agricultural Competition
…State Fairs can be traced back to the natural competitive spirit of American farmers. Families took pride in their crops, livestock, and farming practices, often comparing their achievements with neighbors…
USDA Invests $105 Million in New World Screwworm Research and Response Effort
…detect, contain and eliminate potential outbreaks. According to USDA, the agency is directing $105 million toward 40 projects through its New World Screwworm Grand Challenge, a coordinated effort focused on…
Salinas-Watsonville Strawberry Quality Improves as Growers Reach Peak Production
strawberry-farm-southern-California Strawberry growers in California’s key Salinas-Watsonville growing region are seeing improvements in fruit quality after weather-related challenges earlier in the season, but market conditions remain difficult. A recent report highlighted…
Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms, Blueberries, Water, and California Agriculture’s Future
Nearly a Century of Farming Excellence Meets Modern Agricultural Challenges Daniel Jackson President of Family Tree Farms When it comes to California tree fruit and blueberries, few voices carry as…
From Massey-Harris to Massey Ferguson: The Evolution of an Agricultural Icon
…the time of the merger, farming was undergoing significant technological change. Farmers were increasingly adopting mechanized equipment to improve efficiency and productivity. Massey-Harris entered this growing market by producing threshing…