…how gut health continues to be a major focus for keeping animals productive and healthy. Dairy farmers are being reminded of the value of proactive nutrition strategies to ensure peak…
Life on a Midwest Farm in the 1840s
Photo by Tom Fisk/Pexels image The Early Midwest Homestead In the 1840s Midwest, the average family farm covered about 100 acres—large enough to support crops, livestock, and a self-sustaining lifestyle….
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
Dale Nicol A Lifetime in Agriculture Few names in agriculture carry the respect and legacy of Dale Nicol, AgriEdge Manager at Syngenta and a proud native of Wasco, California. With…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…tree nut industry alone, more than 10,000 hand-sorting jobs have disappeared in just three years, replaced by machines. Isom explained that farmers have little choice: workers’ compensation, health insurance, and…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
A Promising Pistachio Season Ahead Richard Kreps California pistachio growers are preparing for what could be their largest harvest on record. According to Richard Kreps, Ultra Gro representative and Chairman…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…well. We house them, feed them, cool them—we do everything we can to keep them healthy. Milk isn’t just milk. It’s cheese, ice cream, pizza—things people enjoy every day.” Bakker…
Stay Ahead of the Threat: Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
In this episode of The Growing Edge, Valent U.S.A.’s Todd Burkdoll breaks down one of the most pressing challenges facing pistachio growers today: Gill’s Mealybug infestation. As summer temperatures soar,…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
Case Anker A Legacy Rooted in the Dairy Industry In Hanford, California, dairy farmer Case Anker continues a proud family tradition that began in the 1940s. His grandfather immigrated from…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
Inspiring the Next Generation of Farmers and Leaders President Lily Vaughn, Vice President Noah Stanisai, Secretary Ryan Taylor, Treasurer Daren Deftereos, reporter Tessa Camacho, Sentinel Sophia Camou The California FFA…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…is invisible, and managing it based on outdated models leads to risky assumptions. Continuous sensor data, such as from flow meters, is essential to understand actual usage and aquifer health….
Marietta, Ohio: First Settlement of the Northwest Territory
A Landmark in Westward Expansion: 1788 and the Northwest Territory In the annals of American history, 1788 marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s westward expansion. As settlers moved beyond…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
Minturn Nut Company’s Role in California Agriculture Darren Rigg, a leader at Minturn Nut Company in Le Grand, California, shared insights on the current almond market, crop quality, and the…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
The First Push Westward Following the end of the Revolutionary War, the United States entered a new chapter of expansion and exploration. The first major wave of westward migration began…
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
In this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., we sit down with Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager, for a timely and insightful conversation just…