…lasting contributions to the field as an agricultural scientist, shaping practices that continue to influence farming today. Franklin King: Pioneer of Modern Organic Farming Academic Career and Contributions From 1888…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…the demands of hauling irrigation pipe, bins, and other farm essentials into the field. With limited charging infrastructure and heavy batteries reducing payload, he argued that California’s push toward all-electric…
E.T. York: Advancing American Agriculture Through Education and Leadership
A Legacy Beyond the Farm and the Laboratory In the history of American agriculture, some of the most influential figures never planted a field or worked in a laboratory. One…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…field labor — it’s about coding, engineering, and data science too. Later in the program, Nick and Josh interviewed Leo Zacky, former head of Zacky Farms and now a candidate…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…technology, automation, and workforce development, with live field demonstrations of autonomous equipment, drones, and robotics designed to improve efficiency and sustainability in farming. A special career fair will connect employers…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…Cameron emphasizes teamwork, giving much of the credit to his dedicated employees. This collaborative approach allows the ranch to remain productive year-round, from crop preparation and planting to harvest. Global…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…prices. But Malanka’s firsthand reports from the field paint a different picture. Yields are consistently off across the Central Valley, with haulers seeing reductions ranging anywhere from 10 to 22…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…by the Society was crop rotation. Instead of planting the same crop in the same field year after year—which quickly depleted soil nutrients—rotation introduced a system where different crops were…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…tariffs aren’t about punishing trade partners but about achieving a level playing field. He recalled that for years U.S. commodities faced hidden tariff barriers abroad, and said the Trump administration’s…
Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman
…left a lasting mark on American agriculture and public life. Wallace exemplified how expertise in one field—agriculture—can influence broader social and political arenas, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire….
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…it takes to farm,” she said. She also pointed out the unfair playing field created by global competition. “How do you compete with other states where minimum wage is $7.50…
Lewis B. Schmidt and the First Agricultural History Course in America
…and its story needed to be studied with the same seriousness as other disciplines. His efforts helped establish agricultural history as a respected field of study, ensuring that the contributions…
Horsepower to Tractor Power: A Turning Point in American Agriculture
…move from horsepower to tractor power. While today it seems natural to see tractors in every field, the transition was anything but quick or simple. Horsepower to Tractor Power: A…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…and Sonja Begemann The Salinas field trials provide growers with a first-hand look at a diverse range of lettuce varieties—including romaine, iceberg, and specialty types—as well as brassicas such as…