…farms often spanned thousands of acres and operated on an industrial scale. Hundreds of horses were used to power plows and harvesting equipment, while large crews of farmhands worked alongside…
Ohio: America’s First Agricultural Capital
…breakthrough that dramatically increased the efficiency of harvesting grain. Around the same time, Obed Hussey developed an early version of the mower, further reducing the labor required for fieldwork. These…
Johnny Appleseed: John Chapman’s Legacy in American Agriculture
…support of his father, Chapman began an apprenticeship at a nearby orchard, laying the foundation for his lifelong dedication to growing and harvesting fruit. Journey Westward and a Growing Passion…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…new raisin varieties designed for mechanical pruning and harvesting. Mechanization and the Future of Raisins Zhuang highlighted new raisin varieties such as Sunpreme, which show strong potential for near 100%…
The History of Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization
AI image created by ChatGPT Hand-Harvesting Corn – A Labor-Intensive Tradition Corn has long been a cornerstone of American agriculture, but harvesting it in the early 20th century was a…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…tons, harvesting earlier, and leaning into styles that resonate with modern consumers. As the industry adapts, storytelling, sustainability, and innovation remain central themes. A Toast to the Future Jordan shared…
National Corn Husking Association: Preserving the Tradition of Hand-Harvested Corn
AI image created by ChatGPT A Tradition Born from Necessity From the 1920s to the 1940s, harvesting corn by hand was more than a skill—it was essential for farmers across…
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…100,000 acres of vineyards in recent years. Much of the replanting will focus on architectures compatible with robotics and mechanization. Mechanical harvesting has become so advanced, Karavidas noted, that fruit…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…years. Automation: The Next Great Wine Revolution Karavidas predicts sweeping changes, including: Robotics in vineyards Mechanical pruning & pre-pruning Unmanned tractors Advanced mechanical harvesting Automated pump-overs Rotary screen systems for…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…for production, but it is the workers who drive the day-to-day operations—from planting and harvesting to operating machinery—who make it all possible. Little stresses that public discourse often overlooks this…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…plans a rotational planting and harvesting schedule to maintain continuous production. Water Management and Land Optimization Agave cultivation is part of a larger strategy to optimize water-limited farmland: Installing solar…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…Jacobs and the hosts discuss: Rising labor costs and shifting labor laws Regulatory obstacles that complicate planting, harvesting, and processing Water restrictions and the loss of high-quality farmland to development…
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…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…platforms, chutes and a multitude of replacement parts for nut harvesting and harvesting equipment and much more! Both our in-store and outside sales staff have the knowledge to answer any…