…a tale of sugar and sweets—it’s a reflection of how agricultural progress influences culture, economy, and everyday life. Sweet Beginnings: How Candy Grew from American Agriculture Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
From San Francisco to the Farm with Jacie and Zac
…base of the Tehachapi Mountains. What began nearly 80 years ago with a single potato crop has grown into a diverse farm producing citrus, potatoes, peppers, carrots and more across…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…country. The company’s lineup has expanded well beyond its original seasoning blend. Pappy’s now produces a variety of products including: Sweet & Tangy Barbecue Sauce Buffalo Sauce Peppercorn marinades Signature…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…Seasonings to Sauces and Meat Partnerships Over time, the company expanded beyond seasoning blends to include a variety of sauces and marinades. Some of the most popular products include: Sweet…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…honeydews Sweet corn Herbs such as cilantro, basil, and oregano Extra-long staple cotton Almonds and pistachios Specialty wheat grown for artisan sourdough bakeries run by his sister in the Bay…
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
…ReTain should be applied during a specific window, typically from popcorn stage up to about 20 percent open bloom for sweet cherries, to target flowers at their most responsive stage….
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…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…