…hosts note that California’s climate, infrastructure, and agricultural expertise remain difficult to replicate. One of the biggest topics during the interview is the outlook for California almonds. After a growing…
Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms, Blueberries, Water, and California Agriculture’s Future
…blueberries 12 months a year while ensuring retailers maintain consistent inventory. Jackson described Peru as nearly ideal for blueberry production due to its mild climate and ability to produce berries…
From Massey-Harris to Massey Ferguson: The Evolution of an Agricultural Icon
…the time of the merger, farming was undergoing significant technological change. Farmers were increasingly adopting mechanized equipment to improve efficiency and productivity. Massey-Harris entered this growing market by producing threshing…
How Rural Electrification Changed American Agriculture Forever
…Tennessee Valley Authority and the Beginning of Change A major turning point came during the Great Depression. In May 1933, the federal government took a significant step toward rural electrification…
Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn Talks California Strawberries, Berry Innovation, Labor, Water, and the Future of Farming
…crop industry occupies a unique position because crops such as strawberries cannot simply be moved elsewhere. California’s climate remains unmatched for berry production. “The best place in the world to…
Driscoll’s CEO Says Consumer Education Key to Agriculture’s Future
…operations often changes perceptions and helps people better understand how food is produced. Bjorn also highlighted the strength of the Driscoll’s brand, noting that the company has built consumer trust…
Driscoll’s CEO Discusses Berry Markets, California Farming Challenges
…environment, describing it as one of the most significant challenges facing specialty crop producers. He emphasized that many specialty crops cannot simply relocate to other states because California’s climate provides…
How Deere & Mansour Revolutionized Corn Planting in 19th Century America
…spirit that helped transform American agriculture during a period of tremendous growth and change. Today, the Deere Rotary Adjustable Corn Planter stands as an important milestone in agricultural equipment history….
The California Trail and America’s Agricultural Expansion West
…most productive agricultural regions in the world. Crops such as wheat, fruits, vegetables, and grapes flourished due to the state’s climate and expanding irrigation systems. Without the migration routes like…
U.S. Rice Planting Near Completion as Crop Conditions Remain Strong
…state. Rice planting schedules in California often extend later than other production regions due to differences in climate, water management and production practices. As a result, the state’s progress is…
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
…“That’s not a seed. That’s not a tree. That’s not fertilizer. That’s not diesel. That’s not water.” Much of the discussion centered on California’s regulatory climate, water management policies, and…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
…deliveries quickly if leadership changes direction. Energy costs were another major concern raised during the conversation. Hilton argued that California’s climate regulations have dramatically increased the cost of diesel, gasoline,…
Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
…said agriculture has been “strangled and throttled” by state leadership and promised major changes if elected governor. “You’re never going to have a stronger champion for farming and agriculture than…
Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State
…by criticizing recent California gubernatorial debates for ignoring farming and agriculture despite California being one of the world’s largest food producers. While climate change dominated political discussion, Bianco argued that…