…In this American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold outlines how corn production efficiency evolved between 1850 and 1930—revealing how fewer labor hours and less land dramatically increased productivity. Corn Production…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…for long-term solutions that balance the needs of farmers, communities, and ecosystems, ensuring sustainable coexistence. Nutrition, Policy, and Common Sense Ghirardelli celebrated the return of milk in schools under the…
Americans to Eat 1.48 Billion Wings for Super Bowl LX
…in U.S. broiler production in 2025 helped stabilize prices. At the same time, USDA data shows cold storage wing inventories at 57 million pounds, the lowest November level in more…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…specialists, and agribusiness suppliers to focus on practical solutions, emerging research, and innovative technologies that apply across diverse production systems. For California farmers, many of the topics covered at the…
Why Last Season’s Fertility Still Matters for California Tree Crops
…Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, explained why post-harvest fertility programs play such a critical role in long-term production success. Rogers often reminds growers that fertility decisions are not…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…alternative crops and developing new markets for them, Carver played a crucial role in improving soil conditions and increasing economic resilience for southern producers. Fertilizer Use Reflects Expanding Production As…
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
…California shipped about 320,000 tons of raisins. Last season, that total fell to around 170,000 tons—nearly cut in half in less than a decade. Production this year is expected to…
How the Wealthy Apple Put Minnesota on the Orchard Map
…common belief: the state’s short growing season and harsh climate made apple production impractical, if not impossible. Early settlers and horticulturists struggled to find fruit varieties that could withstand Minnesota’s…
Kalem Barserian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
…increased competition for shelf space in grocery stores. Despite lower global production—down roughly 21 percent year over year—sales have not kept pace. California production is expected to land near 180,000…
Anna Baldwin and the First Milking Machine
…but critically important figure in dairy history. As highlighted by Mark Oppold in this American Agriculture History Minute, Baldwin’s work represents a turning point in how milk production was imagined…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…of its impact on eating quality. The competitive imbalance comes down to cost. Zanobini said California growers face the highest production standards in the world—labor, chemical restrictions, water requirements, and…
Colorado’s Agricultural Turning Point
…quickly, creating demand for food, livestock, and local agricultural production. The arrival of railroads in Denver in the late 1870s proved to be a turning point. Rail connections linked Colorado…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…before production shifts north to Oregon and Washington. However, pears from Argentina—harvested in December and January—are now arriving in the U.S. well into the summer months. In recent seasons, heavy…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…matters, even in agriculture. The hosts pointed to how companies like Crystal Creamery are adding kid-friendly games and facts to milk cartons, small changes that can boost long-term consumer demand…