…ideal crop of approximately 8.5 to 9 million cartons. That production level is considered optimal for California’s harvesting, packing, and marketing infrastructure while also providing profitable returns to growers. However,…
Crops That Shaped Early America: How Native and European Agriculture Built a Nation
…agriculture. Cotton Cotton would eventually become one of the most influential crops in American history. Its rapid expansion transformed Southern agriculture and played a major role in economic development throughout…
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
…demand help offset continuing concerns over water availability and production costs. During a recent interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, longtime almond industry leader Steve Malanca of West Valley…
California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future
…food security initiative. Canadian officials are investing heavily in greenhouse production and automation in an effort to reduce reliance on imported fruits and vegetables. While the move has raised concerns…
State Fairs: A Tradition Rooted in Agricultural Competition
…educating new generations about the importance of food production and rural communities. From livestock competitions and crop judging to family entertainment and educational exhibits, State Fairs remain a living reminder…
USDA Invests $105 Million in New World Screwworm Research and Response Effort
…Technologies A key component of the initiative involves improving technologies used in sterile insect production, one of the most effective methods for controlling and eradicating screwworm populations. Two major research…
Salinas-Watsonville Strawberry Quality Improves as Growers Reach Peak Production
…how better-looking berries are arriving as growers enter peak production, even as pricing continues to face pressure. The Salinas-Watsonville region is one of the most important strawberry-producing areas in the…
Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms, Blueberries, Water, and California Agriculture’s Future
…fruit breeding programs to California’s water crisis, labor concerns, global blueberry production, and the future of farming in the Golden State. For anyone involved in agriculture—or simply interested in where…
Family Tree Farms’ Daniel Jackson Discusses Water, Farming Future, and California Agriculture
…of growers. During the second part of a recent AgNet News Hour interview, Jackson discussed water regulations, labor concerns, blueberry production, and the importance of maintaining California’s agricultural legacy. Jackson, whose…
Cotton’s Early Roots in America: From Columbus to the Cotton Gin
…developed the cotton gin, a machine designed to rapidly separate cotton fibers from cotton seeds. Before Whitney’s invention, cleaning cotton by hand was an extremely slow and labor-intensive task. The…
Family Tree Farms Navigates Early Season, Market Shifts, and Water Challenges
…investments to better capture and utilize available supplies during wet years. “Water equals jobs,” Jackson emphasized, pointing to the economic impact that reduced agricultural production can have on rural communities…
Beef Industry Faces Questions as Processing Capacity Shifts and Herd Expansion Looms
…also noted the continued growth of beef-on-dairy production, which is increasing the supply of cattle entering the beef system. “People ask me that. Do you think they’re really going to…
U.S. Cotton Crop Progress Continues Despite Delays in Texas
…areas if favorable weather continues through the growing season. The Texas planting pace remains an important metric because of the state’s significant influence on overall U.S. cotton production. U.S. Cotton…
Produce Industry Coalition Forms to Defend USMCA Trade Benefits
…be sourced from multiple growing regions as seasonal production shifts. By reducing trade barriers and supporting cross-border commerce, the agreement has become an important component of the produce industry’s ability…