…ever to get started. And of course, no California ranch story is complete without a little baseball—she’s a proud Los Angeles Dodgers fan who enjoys pairing grilling season with America’s…
Colonial Fur Trade and Wheat Demand Shaped Early American Farming
…to Colonial New York During the early 18th century, the export of fur pelts to Europe became one of the most profitable industries in colonial New York. European consumers had…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…operation specialized in aging and breaking down high-quality beef, shipping products across California—from San Francisco to Los Angeles. But when Eddie’s father passed away in 1981 during Eddie’s senior year…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…aged beef supplied to markets from San Francisco to Los Angeles. After his father passed away while Papulias was still in high school, the future of the family business became…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…discussion with Cannon Michael, President and CEO of Bowles Farming Company, while also sharing an interview with USDA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg about improving agricultural trade and expanding export opportunities for…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…In a recent interview, Cannon Michael, president and CEO of Bowles Farming Company near Los Banos, shared insights into his family’s six-generation farming legacy, the realities of farming on California’s…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…in the state. Bowles Farming Company, based between Los Banos and Merced, represents one of California agriculture’s long-standing family operations. Michael is the sixth generation of his family to lead…
John Deere Showcases New 25-HP Compact Tractor at World Ag Expo
At this year’s World Ag Expo, John Deere highlighted new equipment designed to make life easier for California farmers—especially those managing smaller properties or needing versatile support equipment. Mark Davey,…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…across multiple Northern California counties, covering vast agricultural and forested regions. Johansson notes that while rural lawmakers represent enormous geographic areas, more than 30 Assembly members come from Los Angeles…
Americans to Eat 1.48 Billion Wings for Super Bowl LX
…games, Los Angeles consumers order wings most frequently, averaging four wing purchases per person annually. Wings Remain an Affordable Protein Option Despite soaring demand, wings remain relatively affordable. Retail prices…
Joseph Dart and the Invention That Revolutionized Grain Shipping
…elevators, propelling Buffalo into a major port city. Within 15 years, Buffalo became the largest grain shipping port in the world, a direct result of Dart’s invention. This transformation highlights…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…the original vision of California’s high-speed rail project, calling it a potential lifeline for the Central Valley. If completed, the rail system could connect Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, and…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…for completing the project. Beyond transportation, she sees the rail as a lifeline that could connect Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the Central Valley, while reducing traffic congestion, supporting sustainable…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
The Louisiana Purchase Projection = USA Contiguous Albers Equal Area Conic (EPSG:102003) Sources: Natural Earth and Portland State University By William Morris – Not published online. Sent directly to me…























