…for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. Genasci, a longtime advocate for agriculture and community outreach, shared exciting updates about educational programs, Farm Bureau growth, and a brand-new agricultural mural being…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…production again outpaced demand These periods of price depression revealed the economic vulnerability that came with large-scale agricultural expansion. Even as farmers grew more efficient, oversupply created financial stress throughout…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…& Precision A Deep Agricultural and Community Legacy The Pistoresi name runs generations deep in the Valley. Nick highlighted the family’s long-standing community presence — from Stephen’s grandfather building an…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…backbone of the region’s economy, driving both domestic and international trade. The success of these crops depended heavily on labor-intensive production and fertile soil, both of which played key roles…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…how the company’s autonomous SOLIX platform is poised to revolutionize field scouting, spraying, and farm labor efficiency. Who Is Solinftec? Solinftec is an 18-year-old agricultural technology company with a global…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture in the 1860s
Photo by Dan Loran on Unsplash Railroads: The Engine of Agricultural Expansion In the mid-1860s, railroads became one of the most powerful forces driving the expansion of American agriculture. As…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…problems than they solve. The Value of Service Over Bargain Pricing As the conversation continued, Jeff Cox emphasized one of Best Drayage’s core business philosophies: prioritizing service and reliability over…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…that the fall season has been especially busy, with strong exports of almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and powdered milk. Best Drayage, which specializes in agricultural freight, handles the trucking of loaded…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
…evidence tells a different story. The early pioneers who shaped America’s agricultural landscape were not the conservationists we imagine. Westward Expansion and the Farming Frontier From the 1770s through the…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…from universities across the country—including institutions from Florida, Pennsylvania, and Colorado—reflecting growing national interest in agricultural AI and automation. Johnson explained that AI plays a major role in modeling, forecasting,…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…fruit development, resulting in exceptional flavor across varieties. This year’s fruit impressed not only domestic buyers but also international markets. “I’ve been all over the world this season,” LeMay said,…
How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture
Photo by The Oregon State University Collections and Archives on Unsplash Where Forest Meets Prairie: Iowa’s Agricultural Crossroads Iowa sits at one of North America’s most remarkable natural boundaries —…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…he isn’t alone. The Farm Bureau’s 20-member Board of Directors, made up of growers and agriculturalists across Kings County, helped initiate and drive the lawsuit. Their motivation: Preventing overreaching regulatory…
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
…Enrolled Acts and Resolutions of Congress, 1789 – 2011; General Records of the United States Government, Record Group 11; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. By 1813, America’s western frontier stretched…