…Southern Europe. The Mediterranean climate proved ideal for growing these fruits, allowing citrus to take root in countries like Italy and Spain. Citrus Arrives in the Americas The global journey…
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
…urban demands, environmental priorities, and political realities. Despite the pressure, her commitment to farmers remains clear—emphasizing collaboration, relationship-building, and practical solutions as the foundation for progress. Water Challenges and Climate…
California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
…include profitability, not just environmental goals. “You cannot have climate resiliency or environmental resiliency if you don’t have economic resiliency,” she said. Looking ahead, Ross said the future of California…
Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
…in Key Metrics Hilton painted a bleak picture of California’s current standing, citing multiple rankings where the state places last: Business climate Opportunity Affordability He also highlighted high poverty, unemployment,…
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
…Donald Trump or leaders from opposing parties. He criticized the current political climate of partisan conflict, arguing that it undermines progress. His goal, he said, is to serve as governor…
Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
…However, early settlers quickly realized that traditional farming methods used in wetter regions would not succeed in Colorado’s arid climate. Irrigation: The Key to Success The breakthrough came with the…
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
…the cultivation of corn. These communities possessed valuable knowledge about the land, climate, and growing conditions—knowledge that had sustained them for generations. The U.S. government saw an opportunity to build…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
…that made traditional farming extremely difficult. Rainfall alone could not sustain crops, forcing settlers to rethink how agriculture could succeed in such an arid climate. Irrigation: The Key to Survival…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
…in other parts of the country, they might also succeed in the new farmland of Kansas. But the prairie environment proved far more challenging than many expected. A Harsh Climate…
Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming
…of organized farming in the area. A Climate Unlike the East The Kansas climate also proved to be a major obstacle for early settlers. Many pioneers came from eastern states…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…local soils, climate, and terroir to produce distinctive agave-based products. However, the industry is still in its early stages. Growers want contracts before planting, while distillers want supply before committing—creating…
The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles
…in an American Agriculture History Minute, “Early settlers discovered that the Great Plains were not all that great.” The region’s climate posed formidable challenges that often proved disastrous for new…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…and natural river flows. The state’s Mediterranean climate created extreme swings between wet and dry years, leaving farmers vulnerable to both flooding and drought. To solve this problem, massive water…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…oil and gas restrictions have worsened supply chain costs and energy prices. “If we don’t fix our foundation, nothing else works,” she said. Insurance, Litigation, and Business Climate Culotti also…