Milk production has long been an important part of American agriculture, but determining the quality and value of milk required better ways to measure its components. One scientist whose work…
Danny Bernstein: Ag Tech Could Help Save California Farms
California agriculture is at a crossroads. Water infrastructure, labor availability, rising production costs, regulations and international competition are making it increasingly difficult for growers to remain competitive. Danny Bernstein believes…
UC ANR Opens Applications for Grower-Focused Ag Technology Program
…agricultural production. That grower input can help companies better understand how their technology performs in commercial production environments and where additional improvements may be needed. The live field day component…
California Strawberry Shipments Running Ahead of Last Year Despite Spring Weather
…mid-July, while increased acreage for fall production could help support supplies later in the year. California Strawberry Production Faces Spring Challenges California strawberry growers entered 2026 with an earlier-than-usual start…
Ag Tech Hub Coming to Merced College as Reservoir Expands in California
…start to bring more technology to solve real problems, we can bring acreage back,” Bernstein said, pointing to the dramatic decline of California asparagus production as an example of what…
America’s Early Forest Management Begins in 1876
…land available for development or timber production, officials and scientists were increasingly interested in how those resources could be studied and managed for the future. The Forest Reserve Act of…
Ryan Jacobsen: California Ag’s Future Depends on Water
…since 2010, U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable production 10%, while fruit and vegetable imports increased 70%. At the same time, production costs have surged. From 2020 to…
Henry A. Wallace and the Birth of Hybrid Corn
…first hybrid corn suitable for commercial use, while the university’s historical records credit him with beginning commercial hybrid seed production after his 1910 graduation. Copper Cross Gains Recognition in Iowa…
California Judge Blocks Trump Administration H-2A Wage Rule
…hiring agricultural workers more difficult and expensive. Labor remains one of the largest operating costs for many U.S. farms, particularly in labor-intensive specialty crop production. The ruling comes as producers…
USDA Plans $30 Million Walnut Purchase to Support California Market
…state history. With a large crop expected, finding additional outlets for production could be important for maintaining market balance. The planned purchase is also expected to help address supplies remaining…
Smith-Lever Act Created USDA Extension Service in 1914
…upon to increase production and help supply food for the nation and its allies while the country also faced wartime labor shortages. Extension responded by helping farmers increase production and…
Cattle Groups Urge Trump to Reconsider Beef Import Proposal
…expand operations and rebuild cattle numbers. As the administration considers the proposal, cattle organizations are pressing for policies they believe will support domestic production while addressing consumer concerns about beef…
John Deere Invests $10 Million in AI Research for High-Value Crops
…the farm. The announcement was highlighted as the company works to develop practical AI tools for high-value crop production. John Deere AI Investment Targets High-Value Crops The partnership with ag-tech…
California Citrus Faces Trade, Labor and Water Challenges
…and Washington. California Citrus Still Depends on Hand Labor Technology has changed many aspects of citrus production, but fresh-market citrus remains highly dependent on hand labor. California does not have…