…run a dairy operation cannot simply be replaced. If small family farms disappear, she warned, food production will consolidate into fewer, larger operations — or shift out of state entirely….
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
…throughout the Plains states. From Montana and the Dakotas to Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri, the Missouri River and its tributaries have supported crop irrigation, livestock production, and rural communities for…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…Senate. He described her as someone who understands production agriculture, regulatory pressures, and the real-world impact of state policy decisions on farming operations. For those attending the World Ag Expo…
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
…during the bloom window. One of Valent’s key products, ReTain® PGR for California, works by inhibiting ethylene production in plant tissues. Ethylene is responsible for flower senescence and drop, as…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…and Water Policy at the California Policy Center. While earlier discussions focused heavily on water, this episode zeroed in on energy, oil production, electricity pricing, and California’s economic future, all…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…Idaho potato, a name now synonymous with American potato production. This contribution had a lasting impact on food production, helping shape one of the country’s most important staple crops and…
Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
Mark Oppold with An American Agriculture History Minute highlights a surprising and influential chapter in U.S. agricultural and marketing history—one that connects food production, consumer tastes, and one of the…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
…Together, these innovations allowed farmers to work faster, manage larger acreages, and reduce physical strain. Wheat Production in 1890: Expanding Efficiency Across Crops The same technological momentum influenced wheat production….
Soil and Foliar Strategies to Improve Micronutrient Availability
Micronutrient availability can be a hidden limiting factor in permanent crop production, even when overall fertility programs appear well balanced. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…of nearly 2,900 pounds per acre in third-leaf orchards. Duarte explained that these self-fertile varieties could significantly reduce reliance on bees, lower production costs, and improve consistency in challenging weather…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
Robert Verloop CEO and Executive Director of the California Walnut Commission and Board California walnuts are entering a pivotal moment—one defined by strong production, expanding global demand, and renewed optimism…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…Reducing California farmland, he argues, does not eliminate food demand. It exports production to countries with fewer environmental protections, worsening global outcomes while weakening U.S. food security. Why These Stories…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…the United States for tart cherry production, a crop that has become synonymous with the state’s agricultural identity. In addition, Michigan ranks fourth nationally for sweet cherry production, reinforcing its…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…65 percent of production is exported. That global reach has made trade policy especially important, and Verloop called recent developments with India the most significant news the industry has seen…