…program shifted to crops. With half the raisin crop already on the ground and rain hitting parts of the Central Valley, raisin growers are anxiously watching for potential damage. Almond…
Jean Étienne de Boré: Pioneer of Granulated Sugar in Louisiana
…a reliable or profitable cash crop. De Boré’s successful production of granulated sugar changed that. His innovation encouraged growers across Louisiana to plant sugarcane in greater quantities, giving rise to…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields Yields Falling Short of Early Projections Steve Malanca Earlier this summer, the almond industry braced for a projected 3-billion-pound crop, sparking concerns of…
Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution
…to advancing agricultural science and improving global food security. His groundbreaking work as an agronomist transformed farming practices, increased crop yields, and helped feed millions around the world. Norman Borlaug:…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…Crops of Native American Farming The agricultural systems developed by Native Americans were not only about managing land—they also revolved around cultivating crops that became essential to global diets. The…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…Cameron emphasizes teamwork, giving much of the credit to his dedicated employees. This collaborative approach allows the ranch to remain productive year-round, from crop preparation and planting to harvest. Global…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…Hauling for a ground-level perspective on this year’s almond crop. Early in the season, projections of a massive three-billion-pound harvest had many in the industry worried about oversupply and falling…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…by the Society was crop rotation. Instead of planting the same crop in the same field year after year—which quickly depleted soil nutrients—rotation introduced a system where different crops were…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…fields at harvest, he stressed that automation is limited when presentation and precision matter most. Looking Ahead Matoian advised young farmers to find a niche—whether in crop choice, marketing, or…
Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman
…Company. His groundbreaking work in developing hybrid corn transformed American agriculture, significantly increasing crop yields and shaping modern farming practices. Wallace’s contributions to agriculture were both scientific and entrepreneurial, establishing…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…grapes and 170 acres of almonds, but both crops face major challenges. Oberti described how water regulations under SGMA and fees have strained operations, while the state’s high-speed rail project…
Henry A. Wallace: Father of Hybrid Corn
Photo by Johann Piber/Pexels image A Young Innovator in Iowa In 1904, a 16-year-old high school student in Iowa began experimenting with corn in the hopes of boosting crop yields….
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…name. Grapes and Almonds: Managing Crop Production in California Melissa explains the complexities of growing grapes and almonds in the Central Valley. Wine grapes benefit from long-term contracts with local…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…slow. Insurance further complicates recovery. While crop insurance now covers smoke damage for vineyards, rural homeowners and farm operators face skyrocketing premiums—or outright withdrawal of coverage by major insurers. The…