…the country were left in the hands of women, children, and older farmers. What could have been a crippling blow instead became a defining moment in agricultural history. New Machinery…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…forward a rich family tradition. With roots stretching across both Italian and Irish heritage, Giannelli proudly represents the next chapter in a long line of dedicated agriculturalists. Giannelli serves as…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…Bakersfield north to Kings County. He laughed as he recalled the enormous size of his family—both in acreage and height—and the agricultural heritage passed down through generations. “I don’t cowboy…
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
…Agriculture History Minute, no one at the time would have been surprised to see that the U.S. economy was overwhelmingly agriculturally based. Farming was not simply an industry—it was the…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…dairy farming, connecting her personally to the county’s rich agricultural landscape. Inspiring the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders Anna’s path into agriculture demonstrates that passion and dedication can lead to…
Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. Genasci, a longtime advocate for agriculture and community outreach, shared exciting updates about educational programs, Farm Bureau growth, and a brand-new agricultural mural being…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…now dramatically faster, farmers could produce cotton on a far larger scale, turning the crop into one of the nation’s most important exports. But increased production brought new challenges. Price…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…& Precision A Deep Agricultural and Community Legacy The Pistoresi name runs generations deep in the Valley. Nick highlighted the family’s long-standing community presence — from Stephen’s grandfather building an…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…in shaping the southern way of life. The Cotton Gin and Agricultural Expansion The invention of the cotton gin revolutionized southern agriculture. By dramatically speeding up the process of separating…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…how the company’s autonomous SOLIX platform is poised to revolutionize field scouting, spraying, and farm labor efficiency. Who Is Solinftec? Solinftec is an 18-year-old agricultural technology company with a global…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture in the 1860s
Photo by Dan Loran on Unsplash Railroads: The Engine of Agricultural Expansion In the mid-1860s, railroads became one of the most powerful forces driving the expansion of American agriculture. As…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…only minimal disruption. Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage Almonds, Pistachios, and Walnuts: A Busy Season for Ag Exports Best Drayage is…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…that the fall season has been especially busy, with strong exports of almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and powdered milk. Best Drayage, which specializes in agricultural freight, handles the trucking of loaded…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
…evidence tells a different story. The early pioneers who shaped America’s agricultural landscape were not the conservationists we imagine. Westward Expansion and the Farming Frontier From the 1770s through the…