…runoff annually. Beyond forestry, California has untapped natural resources: lithium for EV batteries, quarrying, and asphalt production. Local production could reduce reliance on countries with poor labor and environmental standards,…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…California is Butte County farmer Jamie Johansson, a first-generation grower and former president of the California Farm Bureau, now running for District Three Assembly. Johansson farms olives and citrus and…
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
…even if it’s a bad year… don’t cut your fertility program,” he emphasized. It may seem logical to reduce fertilizer inputs during a lighter production year to save money. However,…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…production in Kern County helped stabilize the statewide total. Current projections now place the crop closer to the mid–2.6 to 2.7 billion pound range. Looking ahead, Malanca said chill hours…
Building a Smarter Crop Nutrition Budget for Next Season
…production helps establish realistic nutrient demand and provides a foundation for building a balanced fertility program. Nitrogen and potassium are typically the backbone of most programs, as they play major…
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…soil and reliable access to transportation routes, making them ideal for large-scale farming operations. The promise of opportunity attracted wealthy farmers from established agricultural states such as Virginia, Kentucky, and…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…run a dairy operation cannot simply be replaced. If small family farms disappear, she warned, food production will consolidate into fewer, larger operations — or shift out of state entirely….
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
…and into the northern Rocky Mountain region. This immense drainage basin has been central to American agricultural development. The river system provides critical water resources for farming and ranching operations…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…McGill sat down with Jamie Johansson, candidate for California’s District 3 Assembly seat. Johansson, a first-generation farmer and former President of the California Farm Bureau, made it clear that 2026…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…Senate. He described her as someone who understands production agriculture, regulatory pressures, and the real-world impact of state policy decisions on farming operations. For those attending the World Ag Expo…
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
…during the bloom window. One of Valent’s key products, ReTain® PGR for California, works by inhibiting ethylene production in plant tissues. Ethylene is responsible for flower senescence and drop, as…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…and Water Policy at the California Policy Center. While earlier discussions focused heavily on water, this episode zeroed in on energy, oil production, electricity pricing, and California’s economic future, all…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…Idaho potato, a name now synonymous with American potato production. This contribution had a lasting impact on food production, helping shape one of the country’s most important staple crops and…
Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
Mark Oppold with An American Agriculture History Minute highlights a surprising and influential chapter in U.S. agricultural and marketing history—one that connects food production, consumer tastes, and one of the…