…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…
Family Tree Farms’ Daniel Jackson Discusses Water, Farming Future, and California Agriculture
…this year due to unusually warm spring weather that accelerated crop development across many fruit-producing regions. Jackson said growers throughout the industry are seeing earlier harvest timing in numerous commodities,…
Cotton’s Early Roots in America: From Columbus to the Cotton Gin
…Crop That Changed the Economy The cotton gin helped transform cotton into one of America’s most valuable agricultural commodities. Within just ten years of Whitney’s invention, the value of the…
USDA Opens Applications for Expanded Specialty Crop Assistance Program
…and gather the information necessary to participate. Specialty crops include a broad range of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops and other high-value commodities that contribute significantly to U.S. agriculture….
The History of Soybeans in America: From Ship Ballast to Agricultural Powerhouse
…and oil, characteristics that would eventually make the crop one of the most versatile agricultural commodities in the world. His research highlighted the soybean’s potential not only as livestock feed…
Blueberry Industry Looks to Innovation and Marketing to Drive Future Growth
…reasons to buy more blueberries.” The initiative reflects a broader trend within agriculture, where successful commodities increasingly rely on marketing and product innovation to maintain growth. Cronquist noted that blueberries…
California Trucking Industry Grapples with Rising Fuel Costs and Regulatory Pressure
…transportation remains a critical link in the supply chain. California growers depend on trucking companies to move fresh produce, nuts, dairy products, and other commodities from farms to processors, distributors,…
Economic Outlook Session to Spotlight Key Challenges Facing Tree Nut Industry
…Tree Nut Growers The Economic Outlook session is expected to provide growers with valuable insight into the market conditions affecting major tree nut commodities, including almonds, pistachios and walnuts. These…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…range of commodities, including almonds, avocados, grapes, garlic, peaches, potatoes, and numerous other specialty crops. The event was held at Allied Potato Farms, where Rollins toured potato fields and met…
How Citrus Fruits Spread Across the World and Reached America
…valuable agricultural commodities. The Ancient Origins of Citrus Fruits Historians and researchers trace the earliest citrus cultivation to regions of Southeast Asia. Ancient communities likely cultivated primitive forms of oranges,…
Sweet Beginnings: How Candy in America Grew from Colonial Agriculture
…America’s Candy Industry As colonial America expanded, crops such as corn and sugar cane became increasingly important to the developing economy. These agricultural commodities were not only used for food…