…on how supply aligned with global demand. Cotton Gin Innovation and Its Impact on Cotton Prices The invention of the cotton gin revolutionized cotton production across the South. With processing…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…large-scale, export-oriented agriculture. Despite the disparities, all farms—large and small—produced food for their own consumption. Yet, the South’s most profitable focus was on a select few cash crops that found…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…more to avoid costly headaches that come from unreliable haulers focused solely on low prices. Why California Agriculture Demands a Higher Standard Cox and the Ag Meter host also touched…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…is trained to handle food products. “We’re food-safety certified top to bottom,” he said. “There are carriers out there that cut corners, but when you’re hauling nuts, milk, or produce,…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…receives the relevant skills needed for tomorrow’s workforce. She highlighted meaningful discussions around food safety, with input from major buyers such as Costco, Sysco, and Taco Bell. These companies emphasized…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…Navigating Retail Challenges Even with standout fruit quality, early-season challenges affected movement. From August through September, retail demand slowed due to higher-than-normal prices and reduced promotional activity. But as fall…
How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture
…identity but the nation’s food supply and rural culture. The story of Iowa’s prairie agriculture is more than a tale of hardship — it’s a testament to human perseverance and…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…produces the safest, freshest, and most abundant food supply anywhere. Losing California agriculture would have global repercussions. Importing food from countries with lower safety standards, fewer labor protections, and weaker…
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
…economic debate. Some wanted to sell land at higher prices to raise government revenue, while others pushed for low-cost or free land to empower ordinary families and stimulate agriculture. These…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…solid market prices are expected to generate profitable returns per acre. “This season, we have a very good crop with excellent prices,” Jameson said. “Growers are finally seeing profitable returns…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
…once again favoring California walnuts over cheaper Chinese product. “China had a rough season — they had freezes, a warm August, and less exportable volume,” he explained. “That brought prices…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…many smaller farmers in surrounding areas produced food for their families and traded surplus goods locally or used them to pay taxes. This combination of plantation and subsistence agriculture helped…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…global imports on consumer expectations and farmer profitability. Decades ago, imports made up only a small portion of America’s food supply. Today, over 40% of the food consumed in the…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…“When I was a kid, imported food made up less than 10 percent of our supply. Today, it’s over 40 percent,” he said. “Consumers want quality, but many still buy…