…and Brazil, helping American growers expand international sales. Reciprocal trade agreements have leveled the playing field for U.S. pistachios, boosting confidence for California farmers competing on the world stage. Challenges…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…the field in youth football. For nearly a decade, Joseph has coached the Visalia Cavs youth program. “Football just started yesterday,” he laughed. “Hopefully we make it to the Valley…
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…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…program gives members hands-on projects—ranging from raising livestock to managing turf fields or even growing gourmet mushrooms. Many alumni choose agriculture-related college majors and careers because of these early experiences….
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
In this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., we sit down with Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager, for a timely and insightful conversation just…
Lawnmower Origins in Agriculture History
…appear in discussions of agricultural machinery, it contributed to the evolving lifestyle of 19th-century farm families. Well-kept lawns and fields around the home became more manageable, freeing time and effort…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
…for various tasks across multiple crops and field conditions, making it a favorite among innovative growers seeking scalable automation. A Synergy of Hardware and AI The merger enables Bonsai Robotics…
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…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
…to 400 million flies. But that’s just talk. Best-case scenario, that’s three years down the road. We can’t wait three years.” Early Results Show 90% Fly Reduction Initial field data…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
…company points out that increased reliance on open-field tomato operations—which are more difficult to monitor and regulate—could raise the risk of contamination. “Let’s not turn a trade dispute into a…
Rubber Tires Revolutionized American Tractors
…soft soil. While they helped farmers mechanize field work, they also came with frustrating limitations—especially in terms of speed and soil preservation. Rubber Tires Revolutionized American Tractors Seeking improvements, Florida…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…issues before they lead to outbreaks. The training is designed to empower field staff to act swiftly and decisively to uphold food safety standards. 3. Implementing a Practical Strategy to…
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
…around June 23, a few days ahead of the historical average start date of July 4. “We’re in full force, and most—if not all—growers have crews in the field and…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…such a chain requires constant communication and year-round planning. “It’s a blessing,” Paul said. “But it takes a full team—from the field to sales to accounting. Everyone has to row…