…increased competition for shelf space in grocery stores. Despite lower global production—down roughly 21 percent year over year—sales have not kept pace. California production is expected to land near 180,000…
Anna Baldwin and the First Milking Machine
…but critically important figure in dairy history. As highlighted by Mark Oppold in this American Agriculture History Minute, Baldwin’s work represents a turning point in how milk production was imagined…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…of its impact on eating quality. The competitive imbalance comes down to cost. Zanobini said California growers face the highest production standards in the world—labor, chemical restrictions, water requirements, and…
Colorado’s Agricultural Turning Point
…quickly, creating demand for food, livestock, and local agricultural production. The arrival of railroads in Denver in the late 1870s proved to be a turning point. Rail connections linked Colorado…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…before production shifts north to Oregon and Washington. However, pears from Argentina—harvested in December and January—are now arriving in the U.S. well into the summer months. In recent seasons, heavy…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…through production elsewhere, California cannot. Its Mediterranean climate—found in only a handful of regions worldwide—allows production of crops that simply cannot be grown in most other places. A Uniquely Positioned…
How Soybeans Became America’s Leading Crop
…during the war effort. From 3% to 76%: U.S. Share of World Production Between 1930 and 1942, America’s share of global soybean production jumped from a mere 3% to 47%….
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
…valuable in soils with low organic matter, high salinity, or water retention issues. Looking ahead, Taylor believes some land will need to transition out of production, while other marginal soils…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…was their first opportunity to see the size and diversity of specialty crop production firsthand. Regulations, Resilience, and National Concerns Throughout the interview, Douglas addressed the perception that California is…
Bonanza Farms: How Railroads Transformed Wheat Production in America
AI image created by ChatGPT Railroads Spark a Wheat Boom In the late 19th century, wheat production in the United States expanded rapidly as new railroad lines connected farms to…
Minnesota’s Wheat Breakthrough
…positioning Minnesota as a key player in American agriculture and setting the stage for long-term success in wheat production. Conclusion Minnesota’s journey from struggling wheat fields to producing premium white…
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
…crop production value exceeds $9 billion, making it the top ag-producing county in the world. While water policy can be complex—especially where state and federal regulations are involved—Mims believes strong…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
…she said. “They want clean air, clean water, and healthy land — but they also need policies that recognize food production as essential.” Papagni noted that while national agriculture leaders…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…development have limited outdoor activity for kids compared to past generations. While the initiative raises questions for certain sectors, including sugar production, the consensus is that meaningful reform must start…