…and his operation has recently partnered with Producers Dairy for corn silage production. “Cotton just wasn’t penciling out… corn silage is a good fit for our operation,” Allen noted. Labor,…
California Table Grape Harvest Kicks Off with Strong Yields
…a notably heavy crop load, a sign of both healthy vines and high production potential. While some trimming is necessary to manage quality and protect vine health, overall yields are…
Northwest Cherry Season Begins with Strong 2025 Crop Forecast
…the country. Growers in the region are projecting a robust crop of at least 22 million 20-pound boxes—a 13% increase over last year’s volume. This uptick in production is attributed…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
…yet powerful machine drastically increased production efficiency. In just a decade, the value of America’s cotton crop skyrocketed from $150,000 to over $8 million—cementing cotton as a cornerstone of the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-24-25
…journey is filled with trial, error, and ultimately triumph, as he built trusted relationships with growers, earned their respect, and helped shape the future of rice production in the state….
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
…to maintain its ability to feed itself with domestic production. “I’m hopeful that more folks are going to realize what we do here and that there’s going to be more…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
…California citrus orchards—particularly for seedless mandarin production. Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River “There’s really been a push for seedless mandarins in the industry,” Silva said. “Over the…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…is the nutrition of fruits and vegetables.” The message is clear: agricultural policy must realign with food production realities before the damage becomes irreversible. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
…milk jugs filled with bass, catfish, and perch from places like Florida and Texas — introducing non-native fish species into California’s waterways. “We like to think trout are native to…
USDA Proposal Sparks Concern Among Organic Mushroom Growers
…label, a hallmark of transparency and product integrity in the organic food industry. The existing regulations are seen as critical safeguards that ensure consistency in production standards, proper labeling, and…
California’s Beef Industry Faces Historic Supply Shortage
…lines of this shift. Hill’s comments serve as a stark reminder of the broader supply and demand challenges facing California agriculture—particularly in sectors like beef where long production cycles and…
Before Tractors: The Thresher That Changed Farming
…way for modern agricultural equipment,” says Oppold. “Its legacy is foundational to today’s food production.” Mark Oppold brings us this installment of the American Ag History Minute, celebrating the innovation…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…Brooke Rollins leads the show. In response to growing screwworm activity near the U.S.-Mexico border, the USDA has broken ground on a new $8.5 million sterile fly production facility in…
Windmills and Their Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture
…and water-scarce areas. By 1930, the U.S. was home to more than 600,000 wind pumps, a testament to their critical function in supporting crop and livestock production across the plains….