…hand. The process was slow, repetitive, and physically taxing, especially following harvest when large quantities of corn needed to be prepared for storage or use. Families often spent long hours…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…communities during harvest time. The work itself was rough on the hands, and this process gave rise to the old saying “hands as rough as a cob,” a phrase rooted…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…campaign has quickly shifted into full harvest mode. She described the experience as nonstop—long days, little sleep, lots of coffee, and constant movement across the district. A strong grassroots effort…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…modern farming equipment. Improve post-harvest soil health using humates to conserve water and nutrients. Protect crops with fungicides like Marivon to ensure resilience against frost and disease. Address labor shortages…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…and soil tests to guide decisions. For fruit harvested in December or later, there is still time to: Improve fruit size Increase brix levels Support heavy crop loads Applications of…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…3-million-ton harvest, outpacing domestic demand. Back then, wine imports represented just 10–18% of the U.S. retail market. Today: A New Reality Imports now exceed 40% U.S. consumption is flat Production…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…durable but also risk-takers, often investing significant capital each season with the hope of a successful harvest. Many families have been farming for multiple generations, highlighting that agriculture in California…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…labor, reduce inputs, and bring precision to weed and harvest management. “The exciting thing is the combination of digital technology and growing plants,” Jacobs says. “Our staff will be using…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…California’s quick-changing weather patterns. Nick offers a detailed look at the pistachio sector, noting the industry’s record-breaking 2025 harvest. He explains how growers are paid and how storage cycles work…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…faced by growers in the Golden State. While Illinois farmers primarily manage seasonal planting and harvest cycles, California’s farmers contend with year-round demands, stringent regulations, water limitations, and labor constraints….
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…risk failing once they reach the field. The Road Ahead: Automation, Harvest Technology, and Continued Learning Looking toward 2026 and beyond, Johnson expects significant focus on automating harvest across multiple…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…arrived in the valley, but growers were prepared. Plastic vineyard coverings—typically installed around mid-September—protected fruit and extended harvest windows. “We still have growers harvesting today in California,” LeMay noted. Some…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…with high-quality fruit, steady demand, and continued harvest stretching through Thanksgiving. “We had a really moderate spring and summer that allowed the fruit to mature beautifully on the vine,” he…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
A Strong Finish to the Season As the 2025 walnut harvest wraps up, growers and industry leaders are taking stock of an exceptional year for California walnuts. Michael Jameson, Director…