…He encourages them to: Take advantage of federal and state programs through CDFA and NRCS. Explore opportunities to scale their operations, despite the high costs of land and equipment. He…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…of trouble.” According to John, only a few wineries are profitable today. Factors include high fuel and energy costs, labor expenses, and increasing regulations. Equipment prices have tripled over the…
Small Wineries Under Pressure: Ziveli Winery
…candid about the headwinds California wineries face. Declining wine sales, high labor and equipment costs, and rising regulations have left many operations in the red. “There might be three or…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…equipment create risks for both professional truckers and families sharing the highways. “Our families travel the 99,” Folio said. “It’s a huge concern when you have somebody on the road…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…the driving force behind innovation. Farmers are looking for equipment that can handle multiple tasks at once, reduce labor costs, and increase precision. John Deere, along with Midland Tractor, is…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…With service trucks covering territory from Bakersfield to Yuba City, Midland specializes in providing efficient, cutting-edge John Deere equipment for orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops. Nelson details the growing role…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
…and development. Dr. Soderstrom compares it to a country going to war. “You have to recruit soldiers, build equipment, and redirect resources—all of which costs energy,” she explains. A calf’s…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…across the Midwest were left unsold, or worse—abandoned in fields. Farmers didn’t yet understand how to operate or maintain the unfamiliar equipment. But McCormick remained undeterred. He recognized that his…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
…of AI in the Orchard Bonsai Robotics has developed software that transforms existing farm equipment into autonomous machines using computer vision, rather than GPS. This approach offers a significant advantage…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…tomato paste for the first 7–10 days before transitioning to conventional production. Maintaining uptime is critical, with dozens of moving parts from field equipment to hauling trucks and processing lines…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…mobile equipment waivers under federal regulations Outstanding State Implementation Plans (SIPs) required by the EPA for the San Joaquin Valley Federal air quality incentive programs, including: The Diesel Emissions Reduction…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…Manager at Avid Water, Certified Crop Advisor, and Irrigation Designer, neglecting to flush your irrigation system can lead to costly consequences for both equipment and crop performance. More Pumping Hours…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
…4 diesel engines and electric-only farm equipment. “These agencies are doing the damage,” Hilton said. His plan? Replace what he called far-left ideologues with “common-sense people who will be on…
Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming
…grew, so did the size and function of these barns—eventually housing livestock, hay, and farm equipment. Post-1880, barn architecture became more sophisticated and durable. Many of these barns were built…