…As a result, demand for the reaper remained extremely limited during its early years. Rather than giving up, McCormick waited eight years before beginning large-scale production of his revolutionary harvesting…
Land O’Lakes Expands Tulare Facility Into Dairy Protein Production
Heather Anfang Land o lakes_7382 Land O’Lakes is investing in its Tulare dairy facility to expand into the growing dairy protein market, creating new opportunities for California dairy producers and food manufacturers….
New Imaging Technology Detects Drought Stress Before Plants Show Visible Symptoms
…imaging system may offer new opportunities to improve crop management while supporting sustainable agricultural production. Hear more about this new plant drought detection technology and its potential impact on agriculture…
Judge Upholds Confidentiality of California Bird Flu Quarantine Locations
…of highly pathogenic avian influenza. In addition to the operational challenges created by quarantines, producers reported approximately a 10% decline in milk production, underscoring the economic impact the disease had on…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped America’s Agricultural Communities
…production methods, livestock management techniques, and community traditions that strengthened America’s growing agricultural foundation. Expansion Beyond the Appalachian Mountains As America expanded westward, settlers carried their heritage with them across…
Global Avocado Exports Continue Rapid Growth as Markets Face New Challenges
…for producers and exporters. A recent report highlighted new research from Rabobank showing that worldwide avocado production and trade are growing at an unprecedented pace as more countries enter the export…
California Rancher Ryan Schohr Appointed to EPA Agriculture Advisory Committee
…in agricultural production, environmental stewardship and the unique challenges facing rural communities. His experience managing a diversified operation provides firsthand knowledge of the issues producers encounter while balancing productivity with…
House Budget Proposal Includes $12 Billion in New Farm Aid
…for producers facing continued financial pressure from declining commodity prices, rising production costs and other economic challenges affecting farm profitability. The proposed funding is intended to help stabilize farm operations…
California Pistachio Crop Could Be Cut in Half: Rich Kreps Explains What Growers Need to Know
…a handful of places worldwide possess the climate needed for high-quality pistachio production. According to Kreps, nowhere matches California’s Central Valley for: Production scale Fruit quality Grower expertise Advanced orchard…
Rich Kreps: Post-Harvest Management Can Set the Stage for Next Year’s Pistachio Crop
…succession planning as younger generations weigh whether to continue farming. He said improving profitability and reducing production challenges are critical to keeping family farms in operation. “My dream is to…
Driscoll’s Responds to Strawberry Lawsuit Over Pesticide Residue Claims
…The company continues to dispute the claims and has not indicated any changes to its production or marketing practices in response to the legal action. The case underscores the growing…
California Stone Fruit Season Expected to End Early After Warm Start
…of warm weather sped up crop development. The earlier start created several production challenges during the opening weeks of harvest. Growers reported issues such as fruit bunching and other crop…
California Sheep Producers Warn H-2A Wage Rule Could Threaten Operations
…just going to go out of business,” Michener said. California Sheep Producers Support Wildfire Prevention Michener noted that the issue extends beyond livestock production because sheep and goats play an…
California Pistachio Crop Expected to Shrink Sharply Following Challenging Growing Season
…“I think you dramatically decrease your alternate bearing.” He added that maintaining healthier trees allows growers to achieve more stable production rather than experiencing extreme swings between heavy and light…