…costs, labor challenges and international competition. He described food security as a national security issue and argued that California has an opportunity to remain a center of agricultural innovation. The…
Henry A. Wallace and the Birth of Hybrid Corn
…A Lasting Agricultural Legacy Henry A. Wallace’s early work illustrates how agricultural innovation can begin with a simple question: Can this crop be made better? His answer came through years…
Henry A. Wallace: More Than the Father of Hybrid Corn
…agricultural innovation can lead to a much larger legacy. The American Agriculture History Minute is brought to you by Image Wellness. As the program notes, “Your health is your greatest…
Bowles Farming Company Part 2: Labor, Technology and the Fight to Keep Farming
…will continue adapting through technology and innovation, although agriculture’s footprint could become smaller if current pressures continue. “None of us are the faint of heart,” Michael said. “We’re not giving…
From Horsepower to Tractor Power: A Slow Farm Revolution
…farm tasks. Yet the transition also serves as a reminder that agricultural innovation does not always happen quickly. Farmers must weigh the cost of new technology, learn how to use…
Enzo’s Olive Oil: Ricchiuti Family Builds on 100 Years of Farming
…conversation about family, farming, innovation, risk and the determination to keep California agriculture moving forward. 🎧 Listen to the full interview between “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni and Vincent Ricchiuti…
Enzo Olive Oil Part 2: Building a California Farm Brand Beyond the Bottle
…balsamic vinegars, pesto, biscotti, granola and other specialty foods, many produced using ingredients grown on the family’s own farms. Innovation continues in the orchard as well. Ricchiuti described using soil…
Rosa Brothers Part 2: Innovation Helps a California Dairy Keep Growing
Rosa Brothers Milk Company has turned a family dairy into a recognizable California brand, and in Part 2 of his AgNet News Hour interview, president Noel Rosa explained how innovation,…
British Agricultural Revolution Helped Shape Modern Farming
The Beginning of Modern Farming What we consider modern farming in the United States can trace many of its practices and innovations back to the agricultural changes that took place…
Can Raisins Be Great Again? Jeff Smutny on California’s Raisin Future
…of farmers. But Jeff Smutny, President and Managing Director of the Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC), believes the industry has the tools, resilience and innovation needed to grow again. Jeff Smutny…
Jeff Smutny Part 2: Reinventing California Raisins for a New Generation
…of California raisins. This time, the focus turned toward rebuilding demand through innovation, modern marketing and reaching a new generation of consumers. Smutny believes innovation will be critical. Raisins are…
Joe Del Bosque: California Farming Faces a Critical Future
California agriculture is facing a growing list of challenges, but Westside farmer Joe Del Bosque says the industry’s future depends on practical solutions, innovation, water and ensuring the next generation…
Merced College Prepares the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…enough employees. Merced College is responding by training students for the entire food-processing value chain. The new innovation center will allow students to develop and test products and experiment with…
Merced College Prepares Students for Agriculture’s Future
…drone operations, food processing, packaging, automation and advanced agricultural technology. One of the standout programs is the college’s food processing and innovation work. Students can develop and test products while…