plantation agriculture

The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…lasting legacy on American agriculture, influencing land ownership patterns, rural economies, and agricultural exports. Even as modern farming shifted toward mechanization and technology, the historical framework of plantation agriculture continues…

California

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…bring more meaningful discussions about agricultural labor policy than the country has seen in a long time. Freight—the movement of goods—remains another major hurdle. More than 40% of California’s agricultural

cotton

From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Cotton, Grain, This Land of Ours

…the soil to enrich the nutrient content and boost crop yields. This knowledge-sharing marked a turning point. Maize not only provided essential sustenance but also became a foundation for agricultural

california

Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System

DanAgri-Business, Climate Change, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…because hopefully some of these Democrats that start taking over agricultural districts will actually come out and visit their constituents and realize how important it is.” He noted that while…

Nanette Simonian

Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…decision-makers in coastal regions in charge of issues affecting farms on the East Hills—areas with very different agricultural concerns. Nanette emphasized that Proposition 50 is a California-specific issue and unrelated…

soil

How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Soil, This Land of Ours

…while oats and hay returned others, maintaining productivity year after year. This simple yet powerful strategy became the cornerstone of soil conservation in the United States. A New Agricultural Mindset…