…communities deserve much more attention in California’s water discussion. Agriculture Cannot Simply Be Replaced by Solar Ring also rejected the idea that California can simply replace agricultural production with solar…
Almond Harvest Updates and New Technology to Protect California Crops
…in Sacramento. Hillman said the event will again offer production, pest management, regulatory and marketing sessions, along with opportunities for growers to interact directly with researchers. One new tool expected…
Native Americans Shaped the Landscape Before European Settlement
…European arrival, Native American communities had been actively managing and shaping their environments in ways that supported food production, settlement and survival. As Mark Oppold explains in this installment of…
Farm Income Outlook Shows Higher Payments, Rising Expenses in 2026
Image by ilixe48/DepositPhotos U.S. farm income is expected to see only modest growth in 2026, with rising production expenses and inflation continuing to put pressure on farm businesses. USDA research…
USDA Trade Mission Eyes New Opportunities in Australia and New Zealand
…inputs and products that support livestock production overseas. The trip wasn’t simply about promoting American products. Lindberg said USDA and the participating companies held more than 150 business-to-business meetings with…
Apple Orchard Robots Target Labor Challenges
…in specialty crop production. Listen to the accompanying podcast for more on the Cornell project and how researchers are working to bring robotics and artificial intelligence into apple orchard production….
Edward Ring Outlines a Water Plan for California Agriculture
…food production generated by California’s agricultural economy. “The solution is to save our farm economy,” Ring said. Listen to Part 2 of the full interview below or on your favorite…
Norman Borlaug: The Agronomist Who Helped Launch the Green Revolution
…production. The impact of those efforts reached farmers well beyond the United States. Borlaug became closely associated with international agricultural development, particularly efforts to increase food production in regions facing…
Edward Ring Warns California Must Prepare for the Next Flood
…aquifers, but said permitting and other barriers still make the process unnecessarily difficult. Ring also discussed desalination, arguing that coastal production could reduce the amount of water Southern California needs…
Philadelphia Society Helped Shape American Agriculture
…about crop production. These concepts may seem routine today, but in the late 18th century, organized efforts to study, discuss, and promote improved farming methods represented an important step forward…
Young Farmer Dolce Calandra Carries Family Legacy Forward
…Unusual weather and early heat pushed some varieties as much as four weeks ahead of schedule. Although the crop eventually slowed, Calandra said production remained roughly two weeks ahead of…
USDA Develops NovaFly for More Precise New World Screwworm Control
…selective nature of NovaFly gives researchers greater control over the production process. Colonies can be maintained with both sexes to continue reproduction, while the technology can then be activated to…
Young Farmer Dolce Calandra on Keeping a California Family Farm Going
…citrus, with roughly 800 acres under production, including about 200 acres of citrus. That vertical integration gives Calandra a firsthand look at challenges throughout the supply chain. One of those…
California Cantaloupes Use Social Media to Reach Younger Consumers
…up and buy it. California Grown Takes Center Stage The campaign is also emphasizing the importance of California production. Freeman said California produces approximately 75% of the cantaloupes grown in…