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Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…with Modesto Irrigation District to create a large, agriculture-themed public mural celebrating the region’s top crops and the farmers who grow them. The mural is already installed, and the official…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…now dramatically faster, farmers could produce cotton on a far larger scale, turning the crop into one of the nation’s most important exports. But increased production brought new challenges. Price…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…Stephen agreed, emphasizing how critical real-time conditions are for irrigation decisions, pest management, and overall crop health. He stressed that Semios never looks at a product in isolation — it’s…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…eager buyers across the Atlantic. Cash Crops and the European Market As demand in Europe soared, southern agriculture turned to crops like cotton, tobacco, and sugar. These commodities became the…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
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Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…on its own, monitors crop health, and applies herbicide only where weeds exist — saving farmers up to 90 percent on chemical use.” The unit’s design is entirely self-sustaining. “It’s…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…year—from tariffs and freight regulations to booming nut crops and international logistics. A Volatile but Strong Year for Port Activity Cox describes the past year as “up and down,” noting…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…agriculture. “People don’t think about what happens after the crop leaves the processor,” McGill said. “Jeff connects the dots between the farm, the port, and the world.” Cox estimated that…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
…practices such as: Crop rotation to restore nutrients Conservation tillage to prevent erosion Cover cropping to protect topsoil Precision agriculture to optimize inputs and minimize waste These modern techniques reflect…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…arrived in the valley, but growers were prepared. Plastic vineyard coverings—typically installed around mid-September—protected fruit and extended harvest windows. “We still have growers harvesting today in California,” LeMay noted. Some…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…about California’s thriving table grape season, global trade challenges, and the pride of representing one of the state’s most iconic crops. LeMay described this year as “a fair season” overall,…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…ever.” California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook Weather Challenges and Crop Management Optimal growing conditions contributed to this year’s standout crop, but three rain events in regions…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…historian Mark Oppold explores how plantations transformed the nation’s economy, society, and agricultural identity—from the first tobacco crops to the rise of cotton cultivation in the 19th century. The Birth…