The First Crops in Plymouth Colony When the first settlers arrived in Plymouth, they planted barley and peas brought from England. But their most important crop soon became Indian corn,…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…and healthier crops. However, the early rains that came in late summer did create some challenges. Moisture can slow down harvest operations, cause muddy fields, and make hauling nuts in…
Pistachio Harvest Update and Fair Season Fun on AgNet News Hour
…board chairman for American Pistachio Growers. Kreps reported that despite late-season rains causing isolated losses in Kings and Fresno Counties, California pistachio growers are harvesting one of the best crops…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…declined in profitability, John and his team began to turn their attention to almonds. “When you’re in a nursery, you look for big crops and big opportunities,” John explained. At…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…down with John Duarte, president of Duarte Nurseries, for a conversation that blended innovation, new crops, and urgent political warnings. Duarte, whose family nursery dates back to 1989, explained how…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…careers in science, technology, engineering, communications, business, and more. FFA helps young people discover those paths.” By encouraging youth participation, Douglas believes families can cultivate both leadership skills and a…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…highlighted three critical issues she and her team took to Washington, D.C.: Labor and Immigration – Farmers can’t function without a reliable, respected workforce. Trade – California’s high-quality specialty crops…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…to secure the water necessary to sustain their crops. Energy policies add to the strain. California’s restrictions on oil production have driven up fuel costs, impacting everything from machinery operation…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…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
…of Louisiana’s most important crops. His work laid the foundation for what would become a central part of the state’s agricultural identity and economy, influencing generations of farmers and producers….
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
…that abundance leads to affordable crops, healthier cities, and stronger manufacturing. Among his proposed solutions: Dredging the Delta to restore deeper, cooler channels that would help salmon populations while allowing…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
The September 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of innovation, politics, and pressing issues for California farmers. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill covered everything from…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…strong production regions. The sandy loam soils, with some areas containing over 20 feet of topsoil, have produced yields 30% higher than those on the Eastside for both row crops…
Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution
…is best known for leading efforts in what became known as the Green Revolution—a period marked by the development and adoption of high-yield, disease-resistant crops and improved farming techniques. His…