…new age of productivity and expansion. Legacy of the Railroad Era The mid-19th century partnership between railroads and agriculture laid the groundwork for America’s rise as a global agricultural powerhouse….
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…fully food-safety certified, and every driver understands proper handling procedures for agricultural commodities. This commitment is essential because freight can be rejected for reasons ranging from container odors to structural…
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
…in just three to five days—an impressive showcase of farm-to-table freshness. Representing California on the Global Stage As the voice of the California table grape industry, LeMay travels extensively. His…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…about California’s thriving table grape season, global trade challenges, and the pride of representing one of the state’s most iconic crops. LeMay described this year as “a fair season” overall,…
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
…into a ghost town overnight.” The Bigger Picture: Food Security and Global Standards Ference stressed a message that often gets lost in state-level debates: California feeds the world. The state…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…but reductions could open significant opportunities. Exchange rates and global competition have also shifted in California’s favor. China’s crop experienced adverse weather, limiting exports and increasing domestic consumption, narrowing the…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
…shells and limited what could go to in-shell export markets.” Despite the weather, Jameson said global demand has strengthened, especially in markets like Turkey, Italy, and India, where buyers are…
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…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…has evolved into a global ecosystem of ag-focused communication. A Message from Mark Oppold As Mark Oppold reminds us in American Agriculture History Minute, radio’s role in rural America cannot…