…of the water needed for traditional Central Valley crops. “I went to Mexico, studied their agave farming, and realized we could grow it faster here — hotter summers, drip irrigation….
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…do more with less,” Anderson emphasizes. “And that means being incredibly precise.” From drip irrigation systems to drone-assisted applications and proprietary fertilizers, Helena’s approach is rooted in sustainability and profitability….
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…also compounds these issues. “California produces over 50 percent of the nation’s food,” Anderson states. Yet water scarcity and reduced acreage due to irrigation challenges are limiting growers’ abilities to…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
…(Valley Center). These measures aim to protect citrus growers and prevent the disease from reaching non-infested regions. Under the quarantine, the movement of citrus plants, plant materials, and potentially infected…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…significantly higher than 1990 levels (up from 6 pounds to 17 pounds in the 2020s). Despite the dip, long-term data shows a pivot away from iceberg toward more nutrient-rich leafy…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
…practices to California’s evolving climate conditions. The ability of agave to flourish with minimal irrigation makes it an appealing option in an era of increasing drought concerns. This strategic shift…
Steve Hilton Discusses Fixing California Water Issue
…up and then use for irrigation or whatever. Suddenly they come in the bureaucrats and say, you can’t do that anymore because all the water has to go out to…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…availability and quality of irrigation. Those in districts with historically decent water allocations are finding some crops, like almonds, rebounding quite well. This resurgence is partly due to increased demand…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…CARB and the State Water Resources Board. Agriculture at the Center of the Fight As a vocal supporter of California’s agriculture, Hilton made it clear: “You’re not going to have…
Rollins: “To Make America Healthy Again, We Must Make Agriculture Great Again”
…national wellness efforts. “Without American agriculture at the center of this discussion,” Rollins declared, “we cannot truly make America healthy again.” Rollins praised the current state of the nation’s food…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…see out there in the future for farming? I think it depends on what irrigation district you’re in, if you’re in one at all. If a guy farms some ground and…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…to be talking about land, rich, cash, poor, and the challenges and solutions facing our family farms on May 31st at the Shepherd Garden and Arts Center in Sacramento. That’s…
Event Dates Coming Up for Almonds, Organic Summit, Strawberries
…at the Modesto Center, Plaza in Modesto. Registration is free and there are continuing education hours available. The production research is tailored for growers, PCA, CCA and offers for comprehensive…
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
Pivot irrigation on a cotton field USDA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the origins of Valley Irrigation. American Agriculture History Minute:…