…higher labor, food safety, environmental and production costs as major challenges for U.S. growers trying to compete in an increasingly global produce market. “Rising expenses for specialty crop producers across…
Citrus Greening Detected in Imperial County, California
…citrus greening is considered one of the most serious diseases threatening citrus production. HLB Remains a Major Citrus Industry Concern Citrus greening can have long-term consequences for infected trees. Trees…
Enzo’s Olive Oil: Ricchiuti Family Builds on 100 Years of Farming
…of the family’s stone fruit production, the creation of ENZO’s Olive Oil, modern farming technology, water use, consumer education and the future of the family business. It is a story…
Enzo Olive Oil Part 2: Building a California Farm Brand Beyond the Bottle
…sensors, flyovers and olive sampling to closely manage irrigation and determine the optimal time to harvest for oil production. He said California’s willingness to embrace technology is one way producers…
How Agriculture Shaped America’s New Nation
…increasingly interested in applying more scientific methods to farming and food production. Their interest helped contribute to a broader movement toward improving agricultural knowledge, productivity, and education. The Creation of…
California Agriculture Pushes for Protection of USMCA Ahead of 2026 Review
…farmers, the stakes are significant. Mexico and Canada are important markets for a wide range of agricultural commodities, including cotton, tree nuts, citrus, grapes and berries. Agricultural leaders say continued…
From Stone Fruit to Olive Oil: How a California Farm Reinvented Itself
…do that.” The family didn’t enter the olive oil business casually. Ricchiuti traveled to Italy with his grandfather to study olive mills, equipment and production methods before the operation’s first…
George Grant and the Early Rise of Angus Cattle in America
…bring Angus genetics from Scotland to Kansas became an important moment in the history of American cattle production. The Angus breed would eventually become one of the most recognized and…
Rosa Brothers Milk: From Tulare Dairy to California Brand
…significant drop in milk production across the industry. At the same time, national milk production has been increasing, with more cows being added in parts of the Midwest. That additional…
British Agricultural Revolution Helped Shape Modern Farming
…eventually produce more food than their own families needed. When agricultural production moved beyond basic household needs, the surplus could be traded or sold. That helped expand agricultural commerce and…
Specialty Crop Trade Concerns and a California Dairy Success Story
Trade pressure on American specialty crop growers and an innovative approach to California dairy production highlight the latest AgNet News Hour. Mike Joyner of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association…
USDA: From Lincoln’s “People’s Department” to a Modern Agriculture Agency
…different American agriculture looked more than a century ago. Farming was widespread across the country, and agricultural knowledge, production and rural communities were fundamental parts of American life. A Century…
USDA Provides $7.5 Million to Improve Food Assistance Cold Storage
…production and food assistance programs. By helping organizations improve their storage and distribution capabilities, the program can make it easier for more products from U.S. farmers and ranchers to reach…
Can Raisins Be Great Again? Jeff Smutny on California’s Raisin Future
California’s raisin industry is at a crossroads, facing declining acreage, rising labor and production costs, global competition and the challenge of attracting the next generation of farmers. But Jeff Smutny,…