…faced by growers in the Golden State. While Illinois farmers primarily manage seasonal planting and harvest cycles, California’s farmers contend with year-round demands, stringent regulations, water limitations, and labor constraints….
Women Farmers of the Civil War
…the country were left in the hands of women, children, and older farmers. What could have been a crippling blow instead became a defining moment in agricultural history. New Machinery…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…understanding of farming within both his family and the broader community. Farmers as Environmental Stewards Jason Giannelli emphasizes that farmers are among the greatest environmentalists. “Why would I want to…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…up,” he joked. “I farmer down.” But the challenges facing today’s farmers aren’t funny. Gianelli described how quickly the landscape has changed, especially with towns expanding into farmland and new…
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
…goods and people. These developments opened vast new regions to farming and linked distant markets more efficiently than ever before. The Farmer’s Economic Strategy Even though most farms were self-sustaining,…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…and Anna encourages participation as a way to support and advocate for agriculture. Advocating for Farmers and Navigating Regulations The Farm Bureau actively represents farmers on regulatory and policy issues….
Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…with Modesto Irrigation District to create a large, agriculture-themed public mural celebrating the region’s top crops and the farmers who grow them. The mural is already installed, and the official…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash Early Farmers and the Realities of Supply and Demand In this American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explains how early American farmers and…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…more sustainable, and more profitable — with accessible technology and real-time data. Real-Time Weather & Irrigation Tools Nick pointed out that Semios’ weather systems have become essential for modern farmers….
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…Social Divides In the southern states, land distribution reflected deep social and economic divides. Poorer farmers worked the less fertile lands, often struggling to sustain their families. In contrast, the…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…AI-driven applications. SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers Inside the SOLIX Platform SOLIX is built around Solinftec’s proprietary ALICE AI, which analyzes real-time field data and deploys targeted herbicide…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…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…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture in the 1860s
…hundreds of thousands of immigrant farmers to U.S. soil, where they built thriving agricultural communities along the expanding rail lines. Immigrant Farmers and the American Dream Immigrant farmers played a…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…he said. “Help farmers feed the world.” Papagni closed the show with gratitude for Cox’s insight. “Jeff’s one of the good ones,” he said. “He keeps California agriculture moving —…