…state policy has left much of the resource untapped, pushing more farmers into groundwater reliance and leaving thousands of acres fallowed. “People just don’t understand what it takes to put…
Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman
…for Wallace’s Farmer Magazine, a publication that became a leading voice in rural America. Through his writing, Wallace educated and influenced farmers nationwide, addressing issues ranging from crop innovation to…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…replanted due to the uncertainty. Broken Policies and Unfair Competition Oberti expressed frustration with state policies that she says punish farmers while rewarding unchecked development. From rising energy costs to…
John W. Tyson: Missouri Farmer Builds Poultry Legacy
…Chickens Building on his early experience, John W. Tyson expanded into raising chickens and producing feed for local farmers to sustain their flocks. This move laid the foundation for a…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer broke down some of the most pressing challenges farmers are up against, from stalled water infrastructure to the growing debate over solar development…
Henry A. Wallace: Father of Hybrid Corn
…The innovation marked a turning point in agricultural productivity, offering farmers a reliable way to increase yields and improve crop resilience. Recognition and Legacy The significance of Wallace’s work was…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…as Temperance Flat and Sites Reservoir, remain incomplete. Farmers bear the brunt of water shortages while new housing developments face little accountability: High water fees and SGMA penalties impact farmers…
Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act
Manuel Cunha on Immigration Reform and Ag Labor Nick Papagni recently spoke with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, about the urgent need for immigration reform and how…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…often limit tools farmers can use, from pest control in almond orchards to irrigation management. Yet farmers continue to innovate. Del Bosque notes that drip irrigation has reduced water use…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…feature was an interview with Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, who addressed farm labor shortages and immigration policy. He highlighted the bipartisan Dignity Act (H.R. 4393), introduced…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…shifting policies, soaring costs, and technological pressures are pushing many farmers to the brink. California farmers, already burdened by water shortages, must also contend with labor shortages, rising fertilizer prices,…
USDA Extension Service: A Legacy of Education and Support
…efforts not only boosted production but also laid the foundation for the long-standing relationship between agricultural research, education, and the farmers who feed the nation. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…farmers, including low commodity prices, rising costs, abandoned farmland, and pest challenges such as rodents destroying orchards and drip systems. He encouraged small and young farmers to take advantage of…
Lewis B. Schmidt and the First Agricultural History Course in America
…of farmers and rural communities would not be overlooked. A Legacy That Shaped Agricultural Policy and Education By bringing farm history into the classroom, Schmidt changed the way America thought…