…of the effort to promote agricultural diplomacy and innovation. Their multi-day visit offered a direct view into California’s dynamic agriculture industry, with a special focus on the almond sector—one of…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Farming Worldwide
From Patented Innovation to Global Agricultural Impact In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal figure in farming innovation—James Oliver. James Oliver’s Chilled Plow…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
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Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
Imperial Valley Grower Increases Yields While Cutting Water Use Water Scarcity Demands Innovation Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms in California’s Imperial Valley knows what it means to farm under extreme…
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…up to 30% while maintaining yields—proving that farmers, not lawmakers, are leading on sustainability. But there’s only so much innovation can do without policy support. Leimgruber warns that state leadership…
Michael Kelly: The Forgotten Pioneer of Barbed Wire
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CARB to Develop Biomass Incentives in 2029 Climate Strategy
…developing evidence-based policies that do not unintentionally undermine California’s environmental goals. Balancing Innovation with Environmental Responsibility Biomass holds potential as a renewable energy source and a sustainable solution for agricultural…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
…U.S. agricultural economy. Cotton’s influence still echoes today in American farming history and innovation. 📻 That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. Mark Oppold reporting. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Massey-Ferguson: A Legacy in Agriculture
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, few names carry the weight of tradition and innovation like Massey-Ferguson. But how did this iconic brand come to be? Massey-Ferguson: A Legacy in…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
Kings River Packing’s Jesse Silva Talks Innovation, Cost, and Consumer Demand In an interview with AgNet West, Jesse Silva of Kings River Packing discussed the increasing use of netting in…
Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice
…Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide Nick Anderson emphasized that while California’s agricultural community continues to be a pillar of innovation and sustainability, it…
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo 2025 Welcomes California Growers
…“The Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo is more than just an event—it’s a place for solutions, innovation, and a brighter future.” Register Today California growers are encouraged to register now…
Before Tractors: The Thresher That Changed Farming
…vintage threshing machine at work during a historical farming demonstration. (Image via Wikimedia Commons) Massey’s innovations would evolve over generations. His son renamed the company Massey Manufacturing, which later merged…
King’s River Packing Tackles Citrus Challenges
…demand long-term investment, and the stakes are high if a variety underperforms. Despite these hurdles, innovation remains a key focus for King’s River Packing. “We’re always searching for the next…