…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
…season continues, planning for 2026 is well underway. While California exports table grapes to more than 21 countries, the U.S. remains its top customer, consuming over 70% of the crop….
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,…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…regulations is not equivalent to homegrown production. Ference highlighted that California farmers comply with more regulations than any growers in the world—and they still produce top-quality food. Without local farmers,…
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
…for large-scale crop production that would define the region for centuries. Southern Expansion: From Tobacco to Rice and Beyond By the 1700s, plantation agriculture had moved southward to South Carolina…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…a seed or sapling becomes a bountiful crop. But that magic comes with risk. Across the Valley, producers invest heavily in crops—row crops, tree crops, vineyards, and livestock—knowing that circumstances…
From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
…social and political history of the growing nation. Cotton: The Crop That Changed Everything By the early 19th century, cotton had risen to dominance as a major plantation crop. Its…
Ethnic Roots of Early American Agriculture
…though their focus was often different from that of the Germans. While some Scottish and Irish families engaged in traditional crop farming, many built their livelihoods around livestock herding, particularly…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…local production could achieve multiple goals: creating high-paying jobs, stabilizing local economies, and reducing natural methane emissions. “If we drilled here, we’d create tens of thousands of really good jobs,”…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…spent 20 years in Visalia before moving closer to her hometown in Fowler. EarthSol and Innovative Crop Solutions At EarthSol, Nanette markets Seasol, a seaweed-based product designed to support crop…