…the origins of American farming and challenges long-held assumptions about the continent’s history. Fire as a Farming Tool: Controlled Burns One of the most impactful practices Native Americans used was…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…also a hands-on farmer. Based in the Viola area, Cameron manages Terranova Ranch, a diverse farming operation producing more than 20 different commodities. Alongside his main operation, he also runs…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…agricultural improvement. Their involvement underscored the central role farming played in building a self-sufficient and prosperous America. Revolutionary Ideas: Early Agricultural Innovations The PSPA was far ahead of its time….
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…Matoian Brothers Farming in Easton. With decades of experience in both commodity leadership and hands-on farming, Matoian offered a unique perspective on the intersection of policy, trade, and day-to-day agricultural…
Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman
…Company. His groundbreaking work in developing hybrid corn transformed American agriculture, significantly increasing crop yields and shaping modern farming practices. Wallace’s contributions to agriculture were both scientific and entrepreneurial, establishing…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Melissa Oberti, a third-generation Central Valley farmer from Madera, to share her family’s story and the challenges facing small…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…in fertile soil, the ground may never recover for farming. He questioned why California leaders push solar development while failing to deliver on longstanding water commitments. Farmers Demand Water Before…
Henry A. Wallace: Father of Hybrid Corn
…Agricultural Pioneer Henry A. Wallace’s early vision and persistence not only revolutionized corn production but also helped shape the future of farming in America and beyond. His innovations provided farmers…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…Valley Farming Today: Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges Melissa Oberti “It’s really cool to still have that happen,” Melissa says about the enduring recognition of the Oberti…
Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act
…critical for: Securing legal, reliable labor Protecting workers and families Strengthening the agricultural economy “Farming is tough work,” Cunha reminds us. “We need legal, safe labor solutions to keep our…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…Farming Water: A Man-Made Crisis Joe Del Bosque Del Bosque has long been at the forefront of California’s water battles. He recalls how the Central Valley Project once brought plentiful…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…politics did not keep both sides entrenched. Education, FFA, and Generational Shifts Agricultural education programs like FFA play a vital role in reconnecting youth to farming. Boyer noted that membership…
USDA Extension Service: A Legacy of Education and Support
…Education and Support America in 1914: Farming at the Center At the time of the Extension Service’s creation, farming was central to American life. More than half of the U.S….
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…facing California farmers today. Cameron, who also manages his own farms in the Biola area, shared expert insights from both a policy and practical farming perspective. Labor Challenges in California…