…on how supply aligned with global demand. Cotton Gin Innovation and Its Impact on Cotton Prices The invention of the cotton gin revolutionized cotton production across the South. With processing…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…cotton fibers from seeds, it made large-scale cotton production far more efficient and profitable. Cotton soon became the South’s leading export crop, earning it the nickname “King Cotton.” However, this…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…As Wetli describes, many California farmers are curious about how SOLIX can fit into their operations—whether for specialty crops, vegetables, or even regional corn production. Although units are not yet…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…production. The growth in inventory has made pistachios “really strong” in the export market. How the Drayage Process Works Cox offered a clear breakdown of how Best Drayage moves agricultural…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…regulations is not equivalent to homegrown production. Ference highlighted that California farmers comply with more regulations than any growers in the world—and they still produce top-quality food. Without local farmers,…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…including Fresno, Stockton, Lodi, and Linden caused minor external quality issues. “The shell will get staining, which decreases the amount of production suitable for in-shell markets like Turkey, Italy, Dubai,…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…sustain a growing and diverse rural population. The Cotton Revolution After 1800 Following 1800, the discovery of new cotton varieties and the invention of the cotton gin transformed the Southern…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…standards, environmental practices, and growing conditions. Consumers—especially during tough economic times—make purchasing decisions largely based on price, not origin or production practices. While California offers unmatched quality and stringent standards,…
From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
…social and political history of the growing nation. Cotton: The Crop That Changed Everything By the early 19th century, cotton had risen to dominance as a major plantation crop. Its…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…local production could achieve multiple goals: creating high-paying jobs, stabilizing local economies, and reducing natural methane emissions. “If we drilled here, we’d create tens of thousands of really good jobs,”…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…visible across all sectors—fieldwork, production, retail, and manufacturing. Stewardship and the Next Generation Nanette is deeply committed to land stewardship and sustainable farming practices. She highlighted the importance of teaching…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…and robotics are increasingly seen as the most viable path forward. Florida’s Diverse Ag Landscape Comparing Florida’s production to California’s, Boyd highlighted the similarities and distinctions between the two powerhouse…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…Central Valley, California Clementines—sold under Kings River’s “Poppies” brand—are moving into full production, alongside maturing navels with rapidly improving color and flavor. As import supplies tighten heading into winter, California-grown…
California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
…are excited.” Beyond the fields, Silva discussed the company’s continued investment in organic citrus, now entering its third full year of production. “It’s still a niche, but it’s growing steadily,”…