…support agricultural operations and surrounding communities. The conversation also turned to Sonoma County’s wine grape industry, where declining demand, rising production costs and uncertainty about future markets are putting significant…
Early American Pioneers and the Loss of Soil Fertility
…families established farms across new regions, they brought more land into production and helped extend the agricultural frontier westward. However, the availability of fertile land did not always translate into…
USDA’s Michelle Bekkering Discusses New Export Markets and Trade Opportunities for California Farmers
…while creating additional demand for American-grown agricultural products. For California growers facing high production costs, she stressed that USDA recognizes the importance of maintaining premium prices rather than competing solely…
Potato Breeders Focus on Reducing Tuber Damage and Improving Marketable Yield
…production alone. Reducing damage during handling could help growers make better use of the potatoes they produce and deliver a greater share of their crop to the market. Listen to…
Hannah Johnson Connects California Ag With Innovation
…farmers face balancing production requirements with sustainable practices. Johnson said growers care deeply about their land, employees and the food they produce. However, production contracts and buyer requirements can sometimes…
From Plymouth to Plantations: Early American Crops
…growth of cotton agriculture was therefore closely connected to the expansion and entrenchment of slavery in the United States. Together, tobacco, rice and cotton illustrate how agricultural production in the…
Agricultural Groups Warn Immigration Enforcement Is Disrupting Food Production
…federal immigration enforcement policies are disrupting U.S. food production and could contribute to higher consumer prices. The groups are urging President Donald Trump and congressional leaders to address agricultural labor…
Cooler Weather Delays Coachella Valley Bell Pepper Harvest
…of peppers reaching the market. Production Expected Near Average Despite the delayed start, Coachella Valley bell pepper production is forecast to remain near average overall. However, recent weather may lead…
Matt Angel Warns Groundwater Declines Could Threaten California’s Farming Future
…production even when growers have invested heavily in modern irrigation technology. The conversation also explored California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and the potential consequences of continued groundwater overdraft. Angel warned…
Plantation Agriculture Shaped Early American Farming
…the South. Rice became another significant plantation crop, particularly in areas where environmental conditions supported its cultivation. After 1800, cotton emerged as a major plantation crop. Cotton production expanded across…
Syngenta Prepares New Crop Protection Technology for California Growers in 2027
…important for California agriculture because Yuma’s winter vegetable production is closely connected to the broader western produce industry. As the season progresses, production and market developments in Arizona can help…
Steve Hilton Puts California Agriculture at Center of Governor’s Race
…farmers remain competitive and expand production. Papagni emphasized that agricultural issues had received limited attention during the gubernatorial debate between Hilton and Xavier Becerra. Hilton criticized his opponent’s campaign and…
Tom McClintock on California Water, Wildfires and Farm Policy
…According to McClintock, the changes tripled treated acreage in the Tahoe Basin and increased annual timber production from approximately one million board feet to nine million board feet. He argued…
Steve Hilton Outlines Plans for California Agriculture Ahead of Governor’s Race
…Papagni and co-host Josh McGill discussed California’s almond, walnut and pistachio markets, including reports of reduced production volumes and stronger prices for several major tree nut commodities. The episode offers…