…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…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…resources on solving those problems. The current priority issues include: Biomass Soil and water management Pest management Labor Workforce development Johnson emphasized that this structure ensures California’s ag tech strategy…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…Navigating Retail Challenges Even with standout fruit quality, early-season challenges affected movement. From August through September, retail demand slowed due to higher-than-normal prices and reduced promotional activity. But as fall…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…explained: Good Actor Provision Reinstated Elsewhere At Kings County’s 2024 hearing, GSAs were told good actor provisions did not apply. Months later, in the Tule Subbasin, two GSAs were granted…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…enforcement” of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) — a battle that could reshape how water is managed across the state. Ference explained that the Kings County Farm Bureau filed…
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
Photo by Roger Starnes Sr on Unsplash Reaching the Mississippi: The Edge of the Frontier Citation: Act of May 20, 1862 (Homestead Act), Public Law 37-64 (12 STAT 392); 5/20/1862;…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…longevity and cognitive health,” he said. Contact Morada Nut Company Growers, buyers, or consumers seeking more information can contact Michael Jameson at Morada Nut Company: Phone: 209-546-1816 Email: mjameson@moradaproduce.com Sponsored…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…flavor, color, and diversity on America’s dinner plates. The Global Market Challenge: Imports, Price Pressures, and Consumer Behavior One of the most significant shifts Jacobsen highlighted is the impact of…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…based on price. That’s the challenge — we produce the safest, most sustainable food in the world, but we need fair policies and informed consumers who understand that value.” Jacobsen…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…“It’s a win-win — more water, safer levees, and better flow management.” Recharge groundwater — Using percolation basins and paleo channels identified by radar, he said, “We can refill the…
Ethnic Roots of Early American Agriculture
…who brought their own skills, traditions, and values to the land. Ethnicity played a major role in shaping how early settlers approached farming, livestock management, and family life on the…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…the ground and you can’t import it from the Delta?” As groundwater pumping becomes more regulated, farmers face impossible choices — relying on unsustainable wells or fallowing once-productive land. Ring…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…her journey in agriculture. Championing Legislative Advocacy: A Focus on Prop 50 As President-elect of CWA, Nanette’s role involves monitoring legislation and identifying policies that impact agriculture across California. One…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…sustainable crop growth and share new technologies with independent consultants through groups like the Association of Applied IPM Entomologists (AAIE). Simonian closed with a message of stewardship and education: “We…