…operation efficiency by making large planting equipment easier to maneuver and transport between fields. The rear fold planter toolbar became an important advancement as farms continued growing in size and…
Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State
…fuel, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, diesel, and water, making it increasingly difficult for multi-generational farms to survive. He argued that many agricultural families are now struggling to pass their operations on…
Chad Bianco Says California Agriculture Needs Deregulation, Water Solutions, and Common Sense Leadership
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Sweet Beginnings: How Candy in America Grew from Colonial Agriculture
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California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit
…remaining pear farms are operated by fifth- and sixth-generation farming families committed to preserving the industry for future generations. There is optimism surrounding the upcoming pear season, however. Because bloom…
The Ohio River: A Lifeline in American Agriculture History
…livestock, timber, and other agricultural products. Flatboats and steamboats once crowded the river, carrying harvests from farms in the interior United States to larger markets downstream. The river became an…
California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming
…between 18 million and 27 million acre-feet of water flowed into the San Francisco Bay while only a fraction of that amount was pumped south for farms and communities. Ring…
The Oregon Trail: A Path That Shaped American Agriculture
…Mississippi River. As settlers established farms and communities along the route and in Oregon Territory, agricultural production expanded rapidly. Farmers brought knowledge, seeds, livestock, and farming practices that helped build…
California Water Debate Intensifies as Edward Ring Pushes Major Reforms for Farmers and the Delta
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The Colorado River: Lifeline of the American West
…heavily on the river system. Water from the Colorado River supports farms and ranches throughout the Southwest, helping produce food, fiber, and crops in regions that otherwise receive very little…
Organic Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, and Innovation Shape the Future of California Farming
The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Homegrown Organic Farms Category Director Stephen Paul, focusing on regenerative organic farming, shifting consumer trends, marketing innovation, and the long-term future…
When Rural America Waited for Power
…A Turning Point in American Agriculture Rural electrification marked one of the most significant transformations in American agricultural history. Access to dependable electric power helped modernize farms, strengthen rural economies,…
California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture
…Organic Farms. In a passionate and wide-ranging interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, Paul delivered an unfiltered look at the issues impacting growers across the San Joaquin Valley and…
Organic Farming, Water Policy, and Innovation Drive California Agriculture Conversation
The AgNet News Hour featured an extended conversation with longtime grower and Homegrown Organic Farms Category Director Stephen Paul, covering everything from organic farming challenges and labor shortages to water…