…Boyer blend personal updates with in-depth interviews and industry analysis, creating a vivid picture of the pressures and opportunities facing today’s producers. Holiday Reflections and Shifting Trends in American Beef…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…the region have maintained herd sizes while becoming increasingly efficient. Giannelli praises the industry for its innovation, particularly in sustainability practices: “From methane digesters to milk production, to composting manure,…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…actionable information to the agricultural community. Celebrating Agriculture with the Vintage Faire Mall Mural The mural at Vintage Faire Mall celebrates local agriculture and honors the producers behind the county’s…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…ranchers quickly learned a fundamental economic principle: the law of supply and demand. These producers discovered that market forces could just as easily boost their prosperity as threaten it, depending…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…Solinftec’s roadmap. Wetli says meetings with growers at FIRA USA have shown strong interest—especially among specialty crop producers. Solinftec expects to bring units to California in the coming years to…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…pistachios, walnuts, raisins, powdered milk, and more. Return the loaded container to the port for export. Containers then begin their journey abroad, with typical transit times to places like India…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed back Jeff Cox, President of Best Drayage in Madera, for an in-depth conversation about ports, pricing, and how California’s nuts, milk, and produce make their…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
…the same respect and sustainability that define modern agriculture. Today’s producers take pride in soil conservation practices, using science-based management to maintain soil fertility for generations to come. But historical…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…more efficient: More milk is produced on fewer acres Better technology boosts productivity The sector continues to meet global demand with a smaller footprint And, again, California’s dairy products meet…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…basic realities of agriculture. Many still hold misconceptions—like believing chocolate milk comes from brown cows—or have no idea how staple crops are grown. Jacobsen shared examples of high-ranking officials who…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…grow underground or that chocolate milk comes from brown cows. We’ve got to bridge that gap.” On labor and immigration reform, Jacobsen was cautiously optimistic. “I’m hopeful this administration will…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…Radio allowed producers to respond quickly to shifting market conditions, giving them a competitive advantage in an increasingly modern agricultural economy. This rapid expansion proved the enormous value of communication…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…Supply Through International Partnerships To maintain continuous citrus availability, Kings River has developed a strong partnership with Chilean grower Alejandro Barros, one of the world’s largest mandarin producers. Together they…
Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey
There’s a new group of trusted advisors that’s been established to help dairy operators find and utilize some risk management tools for both milk, and the beef on dairy element…