…being disrupted by imported pears arriving at the worst possible time. California pears typically harvest beginning in early July and aim to finish shipping by late October to avoid competing…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…California pears are harvested starting around July 1, with growers working hard to finish shipping by the end of October. This limited marketing window allows California pears to reach consumers…
California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture
…Infrastructure and resource management were central topics. Culotti argued that halting oil and gas production without alternatives endangers California’s pipelines and energy security, while high-density housing initiatives often prioritize developers…
The History of Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization
AI image created by ChatGPT Hand-Harvesting Corn – A Labor-Intensive Tradition Corn has long been a cornerstone of American agriculture, but harvesting it in the early 20th century was a…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance—outlined how weather, sustainability, and innovation are shaping the future of California wine. A Near-Ideal 2025 Growing Season The 2025 wine grape harvest benefited from a…
The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History
…across the heartland, barns became essential structures on family farms—housing livestock, protecting crops, and anchoring daily agricultural life. One barn in particular stands out for its remarkable size and historical…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Community and Early Technology Shaped American Agriculture
…hand. The process was slow, repetitive, and physically taxing, especially following harvest when large quantities of corn needed to be prepared for storage or use. Families often spent long hours…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…communities during harvest time. The work itself was rough on the hands, and this process gave rise to the old saying “hands as rough as a cob,” a phrase rooted…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…campaign has quickly shifted into full harvest mode. She described the experience as nonstop—long days, little sleep, lots of coffee, and constant movement across the district. A strong grassroots effort…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…economic development. According to Culotti, local leaders are overwhelmed by state mandates, particularly housing requirements and unfunded obligations imposed by Sacramento. Cities are frequently expected to solve statewide problems, such…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…modern farming equipment. Improve post-harvest soil health using humates to conserve water and nutrients. Protect crops with fungicides like Marivon to ensure resilience against frost and disease. Address labor shortages…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…and soil tests to guide decisions. For fruit harvested in December or later, there is still time to: Improve fruit size Increase brix levels Support heavy crop loads Applications of…
California Agriculture in Transition: Market Volatility, Almond Outlook & Feed Trends
…the pressures younger farmers face in today’s ag economy. The conversation expands into broader issues affecting California’s future, including water planning, housing affordability, fire prevention, and the need for stronger…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…the future may hold. Nick the “Ag Meter” Papagni (L) with Nick Foglio Below is a condensed breakdown of the most important insights from the interview. Farmland vs. Housing: The…