…the region have maintained herd sizes while becoming increasingly efficient. Giannelli praises the industry for its innovation, particularly in sustainability practices: “From methane digesters to milk production, to composting manure,…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…food production. With Stanislaus County currently the largest Farm Bureau by membership, Anna and her team ensure members see value in their participation while advocating for farmers and ranchers locally…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…on how supply aligned with global demand. Cotton Gin Innovation and Its Impact on Cotton Prices The invention of the cotton gin revolutionized cotton production across the South. With processing…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…backbone of the region’s economy, driving both domestic and international trade. The success of these crops depended heavily on labor-intensive production and fertile soil, both of which played key roles…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…As Wetli describes, many California farmers are curious about how SOLIX can fit into their operations—whether for specialty crops, vegetables, or even regional corn production. Although units are not yet…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…production. The growth in inventory has made pistachios “really strong” in the export market. How the Drayage Process Works Cox offered a clear breakdown of how Best Drayage moves agricultural…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed back Jeff Cox, President of Best Drayage in Madera, for an in-depth conversation about ports, pricing, and how California’s nuts, milk, and produce make their…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…regulations is not equivalent to homegrown production. Ference highlighted that California farmers comply with more regulations than any growers in the world—and they still produce top-quality food. Without local farmers,…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…including Fresno, Stockton, Lodi, and Linden caused minor external quality issues. “The shell will get staining, which decreases the amount of production suitable for in-shell markets like Turkey, Italy, Dubai,…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…for large-scale crop production that would define the region for centuries. Southern Expansion: From Tobacco to Rice and Beyond By the 1700s, plantation agriculture had moved southward to South Carolina…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…standards, environmental practices, and growing conditions. Consumers—especially during tough economic times—make purchasing decisions largely based on price, not origin or production practices. While California offers unmatched quality and stringent standards,…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…grow underground or that chocolate milk comes from brown cows. We’ve got to bridge that gap.” On labor and immigration reform, Jacobsen was cautiously optimistic. “I’m hopeful this administration will…
From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
…explosive growth after 1800 transformed southern agriculture and played a defining role in America’s industrial and economic expansion. Cotton production fueled textile industries in both the United States and Europe,…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…local production could achieve multiple goals: creating high-paying jobs, stabilizing local economies, and reducing natural methane emissions. “If we drilled here, we’d create tens of thousands of really good jobs,”…