…formed a partnership between the USDA and land-grant universities to provide hands-on education, practical research, and direct outreach to farm families across the country. USDA Extension Service: A Legacy of…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…solutions. Whether it’s North Dakota, the Pacific Northwest, California, or Arizona, Syngenta delivers targeted products to meet local challenges. California: Innovation Under Pressure California agriculture faces unique challenges as the…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
Major Federal Investment Targets San Diego’s Marine Freight Infrastructure The Port of San Diego has been awarded a $5.55 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration….
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…organic blueberries, stone fruit, figs, and more. Blueberries Cresting, Figs Rising As blueberry season nears its end in the Pacific Northwest, Homegrown Organic is transitioning to one of its most…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…interagency collaboration between federal and state governments They stress that these actions are essential to ensure long-term economic sustainability, environmental balance, and climate resilience. Beyond Infrastructure: A Call for Partnership…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently hosted a high-level agricultural trade delegation from Morocco, marking a significant step in deepening U.S.–Moroccan relations in food and agriculture. Coordinated in partnership…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…the generation that landed on the moon?” he asked, advocating for new systems to bring water from the Midwest and Pacific Northwest to alleviate pressure on the West. Owning the…
Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes
…the market we like to target.” Allen works with Westside Produce and Classic Fruits, a partnership spanning more than 30 years, praised for its marketing expertise. “We’ve had a great…
Agricultural Trails Shaped the West
…trade and transport between the United States and what was then northern Mexico, helping farmers and traders alike. The California Trail stretched across the plains and over the northern Rocky…
Addressing Wolf-Livestock Conflicts: California’s Innovative Approach
…dialogue that appreciates the complexities of agricultural operations, the CDFW is better equipped to develop tailored strategies that address specific concerns. This partnership not only enhances ranchers’ input into wildlife…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…This partnership came at a pivotal moment in global trade, with Taiwan emerging as a major market hungry for these fresh exports. “Taiwan had a ferocious appetite for white flesh…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…2000, the Jacksons transitioned from purely growing crops to also packing and selling them, launching Family Tree Farms. Daniel recalls his father’s pivotal words: “We’re either going to be boys…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
Diminishing snowpack will cause reductions in summer stream flows in the Pacific Northwest. U.S. Forest Service photo. The accelerated melting of Western Mountain snowpack, driven by unusually warm temperatures in…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…She’s come up with an idea called the “559. First the train transforms, then it commutes”. She says the U.S. is the most wasteful country on the planet. Farmers lose…