…his work on the common Irish potato. His improved potato variety was introduced in the United States in 1871. Over time, it gained widespread recognition and was later nicknamed the…
Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
…canning company made a significant move by releasing golden cream style corn. This was a notable shift in the marketplace. Prior to this product, white sweet corn dominated consumer demand,…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…a production standpoint, California has about 380,000 producing acres of walnuts, with most orchards planted to the Chandler variety, prized for its light color and mild, sweet flavor. Acreage is…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…from on-farm production to processing and distribution. Potato Chip Processing Capital Potatoes are another standout crop for Michigan farmers. The state is the nation’s leading producer of potatoes used specifically…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…Director of Agricultural Research at the Tuskegee Institute, emerged as one of the most influential figures in American agriculture. Carver pioneered research into new and practical uses for peanuts, sweet…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…of sweet wine drinkers. He argues that sweet wine preference is often genetic, tied to a higher density of taste receptors. Historically, sweet wines were widely loved in France, Spain,…
The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions
…wines, canned wines, and alternative styles. Sweet Wine Drinkers Deserve a Seat at the Table For decades, sweet-wine drinkers have been shamed by wine professionals. Hanni explains that preference for…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…by buying California-grown.” As the holidays approach, LeMay encouraged listeners to keep California grapes on their tables. “They’re still in stores, they’re sweet, and they’re healthy,” he said. “If you…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…areas of the business—it keeps things harmonious.” A Year-Round Commitment to Farming Van Groningen & Sons cultivates an impressive range of crops—watermelons, pumpkins, honeydews, cantaloupes, sweet corn, squash, almonds, walnuts,…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…family tradition with Brian Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons in Manteca. The fourth-generation farmer talked about his family’s 100-year legacy growing watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews, sweet corn, and pumpkins…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…food supply, thanks largely to immigrant labor. Citrus Greening and Global Potato Trends Rick Dantzler of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation reported promising progress in the fight against citrus…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…Sweet wines and approachable blends can serve as entry points for new drinkers. John recommends starting with wines that match the preferences of the consumer: “We pull all the sweet…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…are providing critical support. Specialty crop growers beyond citrus have faced pressure from low prices and rising input costs, but Florida’s crop diversity—from tomatoes and sweet corn to blueberries and…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…competition. Nicol highlights troubling examples: Potato growers in the Northwest losing money on uncontracted crops. California wine grape producers facing competition from frozen imports from South America and Australia. For…