The Innovation That Changed Farming When many people hear the name Oliver, they immediately think of the iconic Oliver tractors that first entered production in 1929. However, the Oliver legacy…
Roger Isom Warns California Packaging Rules Could Increase Costs for Agriculture
…investing in additional water storage and infrastructure. On cotton, Isom said California continues to produce some of the highest-quality cotton in the world while using relatively efficient production practices. Although…
DOE Updates 45Z Tax Credit Rules to Support Biofuel Feedstocks
…report highlighted long-awaited updates from the U.S. Department of Energy regarding the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, including how incentives will be calculated using the GREET model. Brian Glenn, Director…
George Washington Carver: The Innovator Who Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
…Agriculture’s Growing Pains in the South During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Southern agriculture relied heavily on cotton production. Years of continuous cotton cultivation depleted soil nutrients and…
California Blueberry Season Falls Short of Early Record Expectations
Image by red_stone from Pixabay California’s blueberry season is moving past its peak harvest period, but production totals are expected to come in below early projections after a series of…
California Cherry Industry Suffers Historic Losses After Devastating 2026 Season
…dollars. The losses came at a particularly painful time after growers endured a difficult 2025 season that suffered from insufficient winter chill hours and reduced production. Quality Challenges Followed the…
Michael Kelly and the Forgotten Story of Barbed Wire
…across the United States. The Challenge of Managing Livestock on the Frontier As pioneers expanded into the western territories, livestock production grew rapidly. Cattle, sheep, and other farm animals became…
California Cherry Industry Suffers One of Its Toughest Seasons in Decades
…ideal crop of approximately 8.5 to 9 million cartons. That production level is considered optimal for California’s harvesting, packing, and marketing infrastructure while also providing profitable returns to growers. However,…
Crops That Shaped Early America: How Native and European Agriculture Built a Nation
…agriculture. Cotton Cotton would eventually become one of the most influential crops in American history. Its rapid expansion transformed Southern agriculture and played a major role in economic development throughout…
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
…demand help offset continuing concerns over water availability and production costs. During a recent interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, longtime almond industry leader Steve Malanca of West Valley…
California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future
…food security initiative. Canadian officials are investing heavily in greenhouse production and automation in an effort to reduce reliance on imported fruits and vegetables. While the move has raised concerns…
State Fairs: A Tradition Rooted in Agricultural Competition
…educating new generations about the importance of food production and rural communities. From livestock competitions and crop judging to family entertainment and educational exhibits, State Fairs remain a living reminder…
USDA Invests $105 Million in New World Screwworm Research and Response Effort
…Technologies A key component of the initiative involves improving technologies used in sterile insect production, one of the most effective methods for controlling and eradicating screwworm populations. Two major research…
Salinas-Watsonville Strawberry Quality Improves as Growers Reach Peak Production
…how better-looking berries are arriving as growers enter peak production, even as pricing continues to face pressure. The Salinas-Watsonville region is one of the most important strawberry-producing areas in the…