…major negative impacts on table grapes themselves. Some export destinations, including Taiwan, maintain long-standing tariffs—20% in Taiwan’s case—but negotiations continue through the U.S. Trade Representative’s office. For U.S.-imposed tariffs affecting…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…of the Cotton Kingdom, where fertile soil and a warm climate made cotton cultivation immensely profitable. Cotton exports soon became the backbone of the U.S. economy, linking the American South…
From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
…social and political history of the growing nation. Cotton: The Crop That Changed Everything By the early 19th century, cotton had risen to dominance as a major plantation crop. Its…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…He also emphasized his commitment to restoring trust in elections, promising to ensure that “every eligible person can vote—but no one who isn’t entitled to vote will.” Learning from the…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…grown, you can’t govern a state that feeds the world.” Beyond agriculture, Wagner called for restoring election integrity and rebuilding trust in California’s business environment. “We’re the last state to…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…created FarmsCo USA, a company marketed exclusively through Kings River Packing. Fruits sourced from Chile, Australia, Morocco, Argentina, and Peru carry the Kings River name—reinforcing consistency and trust with retail…
Farming the Frontier: How Early Settlers Built America
…couldn’t be produced on the homestead, such as sugar, coffee, thread, and cotton cloth. Growth, Profit, and Taxes When goods were sold rather than traded, the income often went toward…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…Plus, if you’re ever in need of product support, team members throughout California and Nevada are on call 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. Trust California Industrial Rubber to…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…standards and strictest regulations in the best growing region on Earth.” The Yosemite Fresh Label: Quality You Can Trust The Yosemite Fresh label represents Van Groningen & Sons’ premium produce—most…
How Ralston Purina Revolutionized American Agriculture
…silos, and later, pet food packaging. For farmers, it was a mark they could trust—a guarantee that Purina feed would deliver predictable, superior results. Over time, Ralston Purina expanded its…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…she said. “Say no to everything until he’s out of office. Make him powerless. Do not trust this man.” She warned that California has been shut out of federal influence…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…of California, and the Irrigation Association, a national body representing irrigated agriculture across the U.S. Through these organizations, he advocates for practical water policies and farmer-driven innovation. “We go to…
Purina’s Checkerboard Logo: An Agricultural Icon
…brand and continues to symbolize trust, tradition, and innovation in animal nutrition. From its humble beginnings on a burlap feed bag to its place as one of the most iconic…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…farmers and telling their stories, Douglas hopes to strengthen public trust in agriculture. The Farm Economy in Crisis Economic pressure weighs heavily on California farmers. Input costs have soared, while…






















