…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…
Henry A. Wallace: More Than the Father of Hybrid Corn
Henry A. Wallace is widely remembered as a pioneering figure in American agriculture and as the father of hybrid seed corn. His work helped transform corn production and eventually led…
California Citrus Faces Trade, Labor and Regulatory Pressure
…governmental affairs. Today, some of the industry’s biggest concerns are water, labor, pests and disease, rising production costs and trade. Labor is particularly important because California citrus is overwhelmingly destined…
Rollins Defends Plan to Increase Foreign Beef Imports
…tight supplies and elevated beef prices. Balancing Beef Prices and Cattle Production President Donald Trump has announced plans to lower tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported beef….
Cannon Michael: California Farming at a Crossroads
…March. The farm has responded by constantly adjusting its production and irrigation strategies. Water Remains California Agriculture’s Biggest Challenge Water was one of the most important subjects of the interview….
George Grant and the Four Bulls That Started Angus in America
…establish the breed’s foundation in American cattle production. The black, naturally hornless cattle looked very different from many of the cattle American producers were accustomed to seeing at the time….
Rising Produce Imports Add Pressure to U.S. Specialty Crop Growers
…higher labor, food safety, environmental and production costs as major challenges for U.S. growers trying to compete in an increasingly global produce market. “Rising expenses for specialty crop producers across…