…says every region offers something different—and every farmer has an important story to tell. She praised California agriculture in particular for producing hundreds of commodities and showcasing remarkable advances in…
Farm Babe Michelle Miller Encourages Farmers to Tell Agriculture’s Story
…extensively across the country, Miller said California’s hundreds of commodities—from lettuce and strawberries to citrus, avocados and specialty crops—offer an incredible opportunity to showcase American agriculture to the public. She…
California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
…discussed changing consumer habits. He pointed to California’s wine grape, peach and walnut industries as examples of commodities that have adapted through marketing and product innovation. He suggested the raisin…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Celebrate California’s Grape Industry
Vickie Goudreau The Whole Vine Festival is returning for its fourth year, bringing families, growers and community members together to celebrate one of California’s most important agricultural commodities. A recent…
Erie Canal Revolutionized New York Waterways and American Agriculture
…The Erie Canal quickly became one of the most important transportation corridors in the United States. Farmers could now move crops, livestock products, and other agricultural commodities more efficiently and…
Monterey County Crop Report Shows $4.8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Production
…also surpassed the billion-dollar mark, reaching $1.001 billion in production value. Together, lettuce crops continued to play a major role in the county’s agricultural economy. Monterey County Crop Report Highlights Leading Commodities…
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
…the most productive agricultural regions in the world, producing more than 400 commodities while feeding consumers both domestically and internationally. Learn More About California Walnuts For recipes, nutrition information, grower…
USDA’s Fordyce Highlights SPUR Initiative, Screwworm Fight, and Historic Farm Support
…Washington. Fordyce responded by noting that California remains America’s most diverse agricultural state, producing more than 400 commodities, including dairy, rice, cotton, beef, pork, fruits, vegetables, and countless specialty crops….
California Agriculture Faces Mounting Pressure: Roger Isom Sounds the Alarm on Regulations, Water, and the Future of Farming
…packaging is far more complicated than simply replacing plastic with another material. Fresh produce, nuts, cotton, and other commodities require packaging that meets strict standards for food safety, strength, durability,…
Roger Isom Warns California Packaging Rules Could Increase Costs for Agriculture
…not opposed to protecting the environment,” Isom explained, “but agriculture depends on packaging that keeps products safe and marketable. Those realities have to be considered.” Many California commodities—including almonds, grapes,…
George Washington Carver: The Innovator Who Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
…opportunities for Southern farmers. As a result, peanuts and sweet potatoes became more valuable commodities, giving producers additional income sources and reducing their dependence on a single crop. Promoting Crop…
Crops That Shaped Early America: How Native and European Agriculture Built a Nation
…These crops provided valuable food sources and economic opportunities for early farm families. Tomatoes and pumpkins became important food crops, while peanuts and tobacco eventually developed into significant commercial commodities….
California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future
…worth of agricultural products to Canada, including almonds, pistachios, walnuts, wine, dairy products, lettuce, tomatoes, and many other commodities. While food security remains an important goal for every nation, the…
Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms, Blueberries, Water, and California Agriculture’s Future
…to enjoy fresh peaches, nectarines, apricots, and other stone fruit while supplies remain abundant. Blueberries Continue Their Rise Blueberries Blueberries have become one of Family Tree Farms’ fastest-growing commodities. Jackson…