…connection between farming and environmental stewardship is inseparable. “Our soil is the backbone of what we do,” he said. “If we don’t treat our soils well, they won’t produce.” He…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…under the Yosemite Fresh label. “We’ve been doing this since my great-grandfather came from the Netherlands in the 1920s,” he said. “Farming’s changed a lot — but family and soil…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
…England, Scotland, and Ireland each brought their homeland’s techniques and traditions to America’s fertile soil. With more land to cultivate and abundant natural resources, they adapted familiar methods to new…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…right here in the Central Valley.” Tangipa agreed wholeheartedly. “We have the best soil, the best water system — we stand on the shoulders of giants,” he said. “The people…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…irrigation infrastructure sit idle. “We have the best soil in the world for almonds on the west side,” he said. “The Mediterranean-type soils are ideal. But we can’t get water…
Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and Early Trade
…or maize. Corn was not only more adaptable to New England’s soil and climate but also provided a dependable food source critical for survival. Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…soil on the west side of California’s Central Valley, water scarcity continues to hinder farming. Kreps criticized state leadership for failing to expand storage, noting that California hasn’t built a…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…their soil with the utmost care because it sustains their livelihoods for generations. Fixing the Farm Bill Rios also addressed the farm bill, calling for reforms that put family farms…
Franklin King: Pioneer of Modern Organic Farming
…but also developed and refined methods that laid the groundwork for modern organic farming. Legacy in Agriculture While the principles King promoted—such as sustainable soil management and environmentally conscious farming—are…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
…in soil health and pasture resilience is a step in the right direction for agriculture. From there, the conversation turned to water, where Ring wasted no time laying out bold…
E.T. York: Advancing American Agriculture Through Education and Leadership
…knowledge are as essential to agricultural progress as seeds and soil. From Alabama to the national stage, York played a pivotal role in shaping agricultural policy, extension services, and higher…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…themselves, the Freeman family has long prioritized soil and water health. Fifteen years ago, they stopped using non-organic inputs, and today their estate vineyards are certified organic. Their third vineyard,…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…for agriculture. Farmers as Environmental Stewards Barcellos emphasizes that farmers are the original environmentalists. Protecting soil and water ensures healthy crops year after year. Far from depleting the land, A-Bar…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…benefits: Soil Fertility: Ashes from burned grasses, shrubs, and trees acted as a natural fertilizer, returning vital nutrients to the soil. Weed Control: Fire cleared competing vegetation, making it easier…