From a 1914 Immigrant to a California Olive Oil Brand The Ricchiuti family has been farming in California’s Central Valley for more than a century. Today, fourth-generation farmer Vincent Ricchiuti…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor and the Future of West Side Farming
Joe Del Bosque: A Farmer’s View of California Agriculture California agriculture is facing a complicated combination of extreme weather, water shortages, labor challenges, rising costs, regulations and uncertain markets. Few…
Joe Del Bosque: California Farming Faces a Critical Future
California agriculture is facing a growing list of challenges, but Westside farmer Joe Del Bosque says the industry’s future depends on practical solutions, innovation, water and ensuring the next generation…
Merced College Prepares the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…challenges facing California farmers and agricultural businesses. He acknowledged that regulations, laws and equipment requirements can make farming increasingly difficult and expensive. In some situations, growers may face equipment investments…
The Hawkeye Riding Cultivator Helped Spark America’s First Agricultural Revolution
…work of farmers. From Hand Power to Horsepower Before the Agricultural Revolution of the mid-19th century, much of America’s farming relied heavily on hand labor. Farmers spent long days walking…
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
…both deserve consumer support rather than division created through misleading marketing campaigns. Farmers Are the Original Environmentalists Throughout the interview, Miller repeatedly emphasized that farmers have the greatest incentive to…
USDA Expands $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
…farmers and ranchers to hear what USDA programs are doing well and where improvements can be made. “We’re a farmer-first agency,” Fordyce said. “It’s important to be out talking to…
Cyrus McCormick’s Mechanical Reaper Changed American Agriculture
…Robert McCormick, was a successful farmer who owned a 532-acre farm in Virginia. The operation was remarkably self-sufficient for its time, reflecting the resourcefulness required of early American farmers. The…
Cyrus McCormick’s Reaper: The Invention That Changed American Farming
…farmers to invest in the new technology proved to be a significant challenge. At the time, many farmers found it less expensive to hire manual labor than purchase a machine….
California Pistachio Crop Could Be Cut in Half: Rich Kreps Explains What Growers Need to Know
…shared the example of a young minority farmer who has spent months waiting for government approval on a farm loan despite receiving approval from private lenders. According to Kreps, lengthy…
Land Grants Helped Build America’s Army and Agriculture
…know the exact size of every land grant, they are generally believed to have ranged from 20 to 30 acres. That amount was considered sufficient for a single farmer and…
How Irrigation Revolutionized American Farming
…pivot irrigation systems, the history of irrigation reflects farmers’ constant drive to improve crop production and adapt to challenging growing conditions. According to Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute, the…
Land O’Lakes Invests in Tulare to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
As consumer demand for nutritious dairy products continues to rise, Land O’Lakes is making a major investment in California’s dairy industry that will benefit farmers, strengthen processing capacity, and position…
Land O’Lakes Expands Tulare Facility to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
…international presence. Anfang noted that roughly half of the cooperative’s milk powder production is exported, creating additional opportunities for member dairy farmers. The cooperative currently represents approximately 1,100 dairy farmer…