James Oliver revolutionized farming in 1855 with his innovative chilled plow design. But it wasn’t until decades later that his family’s legacy expanded beyond plows. In the 1920s, the Oliver…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…the USDA’s broader commitment to strengthening the specialty crop sector—a vital component of the U.S. agricultural economy and a key contributor to national nutrition and food security. By helping farmers…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…Agriculture (USDA). U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour The delegation included Kelsey Olson of Kansas and Jason New of New Mexico, who contributed diverse regional insights as part…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Farming Worldwide
From Patented Innovation to Global Agricultural Impact In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal figure in farming innovation—James Oliver. James Oliver’s Chilled Plow…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
California Farmer Confronts Water, Regulation, and Foreign Land Sales Andrew Leimgruber and Family Fourth-generation Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms has become a national voice for California agriculture,…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
Imperial Valley Grower Increases Yields While Cutting Water Use Water Scarcity Demands Innovation Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms in California’s Imperial Valley knows what it means to farm under extreme…
Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
Nisei Farmers League President Pushes for Legal Pathway for Farm Labor In a conversation with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, weighed in…
Corn Plantings Rise, Soybeans and Cotton Fall in 2025
…Rice Stocks (as of June 1): Grain Stocks: Corn stocks: 4.64 billion bushels (down 7%) On-farm down 16%, off-farm up 6% Soybeans: 1.01 billion bushels (up 4%) On-farm down 12%,…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…of high-quality products and services is matched only by the knowledge of our dedicated sales and service staff, many of whom have been with us for 15, 20 and over…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Produce Safety Program (CDFA-PSP) hit the road this spring to support farmers and…
California Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
In response to heightened immigration enforcement activity, the California Farm Bureau is reaffirming its commitment to the farmworkers who play a vital role in sustaining California’s agriculture sector. California Farm…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
Joel Allen of Joel Allen Ranch is managing more than just crops on his 3,000-acre operation. From corn silage to pistachios and cantaloupes, Allen’s farming efforts also involve navigating the…
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
Legal Aid, Equipment Upgrades, and Worker Advocacy Top List of Nisei Services In the latest Ag Business Update, Nick Papagni speaks with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League,…
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
Nisei Farmers League President Urges Immediate Action on Immigration as Harvest Pressures Mount Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet…