…the time, almonds were being planted on peach seedling rootstock, which often performed poorly under modern conditions such as replant situations, saline soils, or well-water irrigation. Recognizing the need for…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…For companies like Wildwood Express, which operates more than 60 trucks, that transition is neither feasible nor practical. “Our customers won’t allow it,” Woods explained. “We haul trees, irrigation supplies,…
Colorado River: Lifeline of the American West
…its flow. A significant portion of this water is directed toward agricultural irrigation, supporting farms and ranches that feed not only the region but also the nation. Conclusion The Colorado…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…the demands of hauling irrigation pipe, bins, and other farm essentials into the field. With limited charging infrastructure and heavy batteries reducing payload, he argued that California’s push toward all-electric…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…a constant struggle, as California farmers face stricter regulations and higher operating costs. Investing in Innovation and Automation To stay competitive, A-Bar Ag has invested heavily in drip irrigation and…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…farming to their unique environments: Eastern Woodlands: Relied heavily on the Three Sisters, along with fruit and nut harvesting. Southwest Tribes (Hopi, Zuni, Pueblo): Developed dryland farming and sophisticated irrigation…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…the West Side. Cameron warns that abandoned fields attract rats and other pests, which then migrate into neighboring farms, destroying drip irrigation systems and spreading disease. These challenges extend beyond…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
Agriculture’s Early Roots in America Agriculture has always been at the heart of America’s growth. Long before tractors, hybrid seeds, or modern irrigation systems, farmers and thinkers were searching for…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…often limit tools farmers can use, from pest control in almond orchards to irrigation management. Yet farmers continue to innovate. Del Bosque notes that drip irrigation has reduced water use…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…precision irrigation to drone technology. Farmers already save up to 30% of water with precision systems, and drones promise even more efficiency in spraying, scouting, and monitoring. Boyer agreed, noting…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…the challenges organic producers face, from high input costs to strict regulations. She stressed that success in organic farming requires a whole-systems approach—managing soil health, irrigation, habitat diversity, and biological…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…advocacy that directly address the evolving needs of its members. Innovation and Sustainability Farmers in Kern County are known for their innovation and resilience. From drip irrigation systems that conserve…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…“Growers are an independent group of people that figure out how to get it done,” he said. Whether it’s adopting drip irrigation systems, embracing automation, or finding other ways to…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…recalls a federal regulator asking where “the driver sits” on a center pivot irrigation system—a striking example of the disconnect between regulators and the realities of farming. Stewardship, Education, and…