…California without farming.” Ring emphasized that California’s water shortages are man-made, not natural. “Five million acres of farmland in the San Joaquin Valley need about 15 million acre-feet of water…
Ethnic Roots of Early American Agriculture
…continent. German-American Farming Traditions Among the most influential immigrant groups in early American agriculture were German settlers, whose farming practices were rooted in centuries of European tradition. When they arrived…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
A Voice for Water Policy Reform Edward Ring California’s ongoing water crisis remains one of the state’s most critical and divisive issues — a struggle that affects farmers, cities, and…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…and sustainable farming methods. Engaging Youth Through 4-H and FFA Nanette strongly supports youth involvement in agriculture, beginning with 4-H programs and progressing to Future Farmers of America (FFA). These…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…control to people who don’t understand agriculture — people from the coast making decisions for farmers in the Valley.” Simonian, who comes from a multi-generational farm family, said her agricultural…
Westward Expansion: The Harsh Beginnings of America’s Frontier Farmers
…control. The policy was deeply unpopular among colonists eager for farmland and new opportunities. After the American Revolutionary War, the proclamation was abolished, opening vast territories to ambitious settlers ready…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…Dr. Nathan Boyd from the University of Florida joined ag tech leaders from around the world to discuss the future of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in farming. Representing Florida’s…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…country.” He described how both Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom—“two Bay Area liberals,” as he put it—have sidelined farming in state policy. “Farming isn’t even on their radar,” Wagner said….
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
Vetch being cut by horse drawn farm equipment Original Collection: Farm Crops Department Photographic Collection Item Number: P130:25 Taken circa 1940 Photo by The Oregon State University Collections and Archives…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…leaders who understand agriculture. “Farming is California’s backbone, and it’s been ignored by politicians who’ve never set foot on a farm,” he said. “If you don’t understand how food is…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…iconic names in the industry—a company built across eight generations and more than 150 years of farming history. As AgMeter’s host opened the conversation, he noted just how remarkable it…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…the field for them, hook it up, train them, show them how to use it,” Hartman said. “We have demo units available year-round.” This program ensures that farm owners, operators,…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…Beyond economics, Toor emphasized advocacy and education. Valley Pride Ag has launched programs that bring schoolchildren to almond orchards and processing plants to learn firsthand about farming. “If kids see…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…conventional almond markets, Toor notes that organic almonds could see competition from Spain and Italy. Years of low returns have forced many California organic growers to cut fertility programs, creating…