…Impact Many people recognize agricultural inventors such as Cyrus McCormick, John Deere, and Eli Whitney for revolutionizing farming through innovations in harvesting, equipment, and cotton processing. However, another inventor deserves…
How Irrigation Revolutionized American Farming
…pivot irrigation systems, the history of irrigation reflects farmers’ constant drive to improve crop production and adapt to challenging growing conditions. According to Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute, the…
Land O’Lakes Invests in Tulare to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
…that this project is only the beginning. Future phases may include dairy protein powders and additional ingredient production, while Land O’Lakes continues exploring opportunities across its 11 manufacturing facilities nationwide….
Land O’Lakes Expands Tulare Facility to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
…international presence. Anfang noted that roughly half of the cooperative’s milk powder production is exported, creating additional opportunities for member dairy farmers. The cooperative currently represents approximately 1,100 dairy farmer…
The Three Revolutions That Transformed American Agriculture
…larger acreages, improve efficiency, and significantly increase agricultural production. This marked one of the earliest major technological shifts in American agriculture and helped fuel the nation’s growing food supply. The…
California Raisin Legend Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Industry’s Future
…Papagni, Barsarian shared his perspective on the challenges facing California raisins today, from shrinking acreage and rising production costs to changing consumer habits and fierce global competition. He also introduced…
California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
…has fallen from roughly 280,000 acres in 2000 to about 100,000 acres, reflecting shifting consumer demand, higher production costs, and increased global competition. “People are not eating as much dried…
Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future
California agriculture sits at the center of many of the state’s biggest challenges, from water policy and energy production to education, rural development, and government accountability. Those issues took center…
Gloria Romero Highlights Education and Agriculture in Part 2 of AgNet News Hour Interview
…conversation, Romero outlined several policy priorities she believes could strengthen California’s rural communities and agricultural economy. Romero emphasized that California’s agricultural industry extends far beyond crop production, arguing that strong…
Gloria Romero Outlines Agriculture Priorities for California’s Future
…to prepare for the future.” The conversation also touched on California’s energy sector. Romero referenced the state’s oil production, arguing that California has significant energy resources that could help support…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Celebrate California’s Grape Industry
…family-oriented event that reflects the Valley’s deep connection to grape production. The annual festival celebrates the many ways grapes contribute to California agriculture and the communities that depend on them….
California Winegrape Growers Fight for Fairness Amid Industry Challenges
…including: Farm Bill priorities Federal appropriations Import and export challenges The economic health of California’s wine industry Rising production costs The future of family farming These conversations, Collins explained, help…
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
…seasons of lower prices and financial strain. Slightly Smaller Crop Expected in 2026 While early industry estimates suggested another 2.7-billion-pound crop, Toor believes production will likely finish between 2.6 and…
Sunny Toor Sees Strong Demand as California Almond Harvest Nears
…season’s production. “My number is between 2.6 and 2.65 billion pounds,” Toor said, noting that several years of challenging grower returns have taken a toll on production. He added that…