…“Nat and I were connected at the hip the first year,” she said. “I did everything he said.” A Showcase of Ag Innovation and Technology This year’s festival will also…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…innovation to water storage and the future of food production in the Golden State. “It is a beautiful day at a beautiful campus,” Ross said, praising Reedley College for its…
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
…livestock, and home economics. The law created a system that connected land-grant universities with communities across the nation, ensuring that agricultural innovation and scientific research reached producers and their families…
How Rural Electrification Transformed U.S. Farms
…beginning of a new era for agriculture—one where innovation and efficiency could thrive. Lighting Up Rural America Although the legislation passed in the 1930s, electrifying rural America took time. By…
Gage A. Kent and the Birth of Kent Feeds
…quality. Founding Kent Feeds In 1927, Gage A. Kent officially launched Kent Feeds, establishing a legacy that would influence American cattle feeding for generations. By prioritizing nutrition, quality, and innovation,…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…my peers is really meaningful,” he said. This recognition reflects not only his professional achievements at Semios but also his commitment to supporting fellow PCAs and advancing innovation in California…
Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
…His passion for pest management and irrigation technology has since grown into a career marked by innovation and leadership. At Semios, Perez helps deliver cutting-edge tools in pest management, irrigation…
The Iconic Case Eagle Logo: A Symbol of History and Innovation
…a century. The Iconic Case Eagle Logo: A Symbol of History and Innovation From Survival to Symbolism: J.I. Case’s Early Years In 1847, J.I. Case founded his implement company with…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
Finding Solutions in a State Defined by Water Challenges Cory Broad California’s agriculture industry is built on innovation, resilience, and adaptation—qualities that define experts like Cory Broad, Agronomic Sales Manager…
Purina’s Checkerboard Logo: An Agricultural Icon
…brand and continues to symbolize trust, tradition, and innovation in animal nutrition. From its humble beginnings on a burlap feed bag to its place as one of the most iconic…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…takeaway for California growers: the raisin industry isn’t dead, but it must adapt. With innovation, marketing, and political engagement, raisins can remain a vital part of the Central Valley’s farming…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
A Legacy Rooted in Innovation When it comes to modern agriculture, few names carry as much influence as John Duarte, president of Duarte Nursery. Founded in 1989, Duarte Nursery has…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…down with John Duarte, president of Duarte Nurseries, for a conversation that blended innovation, new crops, and urgent political warnings. Duarte, whose family nursery dates back to 1989, explained how…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…more than 26,000 farmers and ranchers across the state. Her leadership emphasizes advocacy, education, innovation, and a deep commitment to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders. In a recent…