…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
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Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
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Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
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Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…from Bakersfield to Yuba City, making it a trusted partner across the state. Rather than waiting for farmers to come to them, the dealership takes services directly to customers. With…
Walnuts on the Rise: How to Defend a Promising Crop
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Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…we may be turning in the right direction with this disease,” he said, pointing to ongoing research and grower investments through programs like the Citrus Research and Field Trials Program…
Role of Shorthorn Cattle in American Agricultural History
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Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…crop management and long-term sustainability. The episode highlights both the immediate impacts in the field and the longer-term implications for California’s specialty crop growers. Dairy Industry Facing Market Pressures The…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…Nicol also leads Agri-Edge, Syngenta’s grower program that combines crop protection with digital tools like CropWise Financials, CropWise Imagery, and CropWise Sustainability. These technologies support record keeping, satellite field imagery,…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…Crisis and Global Trade Freight and transportation costs are another major concern. California agriculture relies on trucks to move products from the field to processing plants and then to ports…