…said some curtailment occurred but did not significantly affect production. At the same time, rising fuel costs continue to squeeze farm margins. Because Van Groningen & Sons handles production, packing…
AI and Changing Consumer Habits Reshape California Walnut Marketing
…early look at how the technology could influence production and marketing decisions. Social media presents another opportunity. Jameson discussed technology that can deliver targeted promotions to consumers near a retailer,…
Immigrants and the Growth of Early American Agriculture
…between European immigrants and American farm families. Merchants purchased products such as wool and flax from farming families and used those materials in manufacturing and textile production. Newly arrived immigrants…
Smartphone Technology Creates Vine-by-Vine Vineyard Maps
…combine vineyard mapping with ongoing plant-level records could give growers another tool for managing production and documenting changes within their blocks. As precision agriculture technology continues to develop, systems that…
California Walnut Industry Faces Smaller Crop and Global Market Challenges
…year’s walnut crop totaled about 809,000 tons, while Jameson said early receipts suggest this year’s production could be considerably smaller. His working estimate was around 680,000 tons, although he emphasized…
Railroads Transform American Agriculture and Rural America
…Rail transportation would ultimately provide farmers and rural businesses with greater access to markets and help connect production areas with population centers. As railroad networks expanded in subsequent decades, agriculture…
Record Diesel Prices Put Export Restrictions in Focus
…production and transportation expenses, making fuel prices an important concern for farmers heading into busy periods of fieldwork. The push to potentially restrict exports comes as diesel prices reach record…
Global Cherry Production Set for Record as U.S. Crop Declines
…sweet cherry production is forecast to fall 18%, while tart cherry production is expected to decline 38%. Global Gains Offset U.S. Losses While U.S. growers contend with weather-related production losses,…
Van Groningen & Sons Combines Pumpkin Tradition with New Ideas
…production to the farm’s connection with the next generation of agriculture. Van Groningen discussed his involvement with FFA and agricultural education, including opportunities for students to visit the farm. Through…
California Pumpkin Season Underway as Van Groningen & Sons Nears 100 Years
…cattle feedlot. Pumpkins sold under the family’s Pampered Farms label are grown in San Joaquin County, which Van Groningen described as the second-largest pumpkin-producing county in the country. Unlike production…
4-H Roots Trace Back to the Smith-Lever Act of 1914
…practical assistance to farmers, producers and their families, helping bring agricultural knowledge and research directly into rural communities. Extension services provided information and assistance in areas including agricultural production, livestock…
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options for Organic Stone Fruit Growers
…the specialty crop sector. More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Growers USDA Farm Production and Conservation Undersecretary Richard Fordyce said the change is part of an ongoing effort to improve crop…
Jason Giannelli: California Water, Farming and the Next Generation
…farms in Kern and Kings counties, with approximately 99 percent of its production dedicated to dairy feed. Current activities include harvesting corn silage, milo and Sudan grass while preparing fields…
Specialty Crop Leaders Push for Trade, Food Safety and Farm Bill Changes
…deploy similar technology. Later in the program, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce discussed changes to Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, including the…