…support domestic agriculture. The numbers surrounding California pear production reveal just how much the industry has changed over the years. In 2000, California produced roughly 320,000 tons of Bartlett pears…
California Pear Growers Push for Quality, Fair Market as Early Season Approaches
…shrink. Zanobini said the state is now down to about 50 pear growers and roughly 4,000 acres, compared to hundreds of growers and much larger production numbers in previous decades….
The Ohio River: A Lifeline in American Agriculture History
…settlement, commerce, and food production across the United States. From its beginnings in Pittsburgh to its meeting with the Mississippi near Cairo, the river continues to influence farming, transportation, and…
California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming
…bold ideas for solving California’s water crisis, reviving domestic energy production, restoring agricultural strength, and reforming state leadership. Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center,…
Edward Ring Says California Faces Critical Crossroads on Energy, Water, and Agriculture
…race. Ring also argued that California’s long-term problems stem from decades of prioritizing social programs and bureaucracy over infrastructure investment, including water storage, energy production, transportation, and housing development. “If…
Huma Highlights Water-Saving Potential of SURF-MAX® Technology
…conducted in Spain, where production systems and climate conditions share similarities with California specialty crop production. The trials evaluated SURF-MAX® across several crops and showed irrigation water savings ranging from…
Edward Ring Warns California Energy Policies Are Driving Up Gas Prices and Hurting Agriculture
…freight, fertilizer production, processing costs, and transportation throughout the food supply chain. Ring argued that California’s energy policies are making the state less competitive while simultaneously forcing businesses and jobs…
The Oregon Trail: A Path That Shaped American Agriculture
…traveled together for safety and support. The trail became especially important to agriculture because many settlers moving west were farmers seeking rich land for crops and livestock production. Their migration…
Edward Ring Series Continues as California Water Debate and Governor Race Intensify
…toward SGMA and the difficult balance between groundwater sustainability and maintaining agricultural production. While Ring acknowledged that subsidence damage to aqueducts and canals must be addressed, he argued the state…
The Colorado River: Lifeline of the American West
…production in the western United States would not be possible today. As Mark Oppold highlights in this American Agriculture History Minute, the Colorado River is not just a river —…
Organic Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, and Innovation Shape the Future of California Farming
…farms, growers, and production practices. “People want to know what they’re eating,” he explained. At the same time, Paul defended conventional agriculture, stressing that California growers already operate under strict…
California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture
…policies are pushing farmland out of production while threatening the long-term sustainability of domestic food production. The Push for Healthier Food and Organic Growth The interview also explored the growing…
Organic Farming, Water Policy, and Innovation Drive California Agriculture Conversation
…year, Paul stressed the importance of leadership that understands agriculture and prioritizes long-term sustainability for farmers, labor, and food production. “We need growers to stay in business,” he said. “We…
California Agriculture Becomes Major Issue in Governor Race as Farmers Push Back Against Land and Policy Pressure
…increasingly shaping public understanding of agriculture, especially as many farmers feel mainstream media outlets overlook issues affecting rural communities and food production. Hosts encouraged listeners to actively engage with neighbors…