…local soils, climate, and terroir to produce distinctive agave-based products. However, the industry is still in its early stages. Growers want contracts before planting, while distillers want supply before committing—creating…
The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles
…safety net against unpredictable losses, while new conservation techniques improved soil health and water management. Large-scale federal aid further reduced risks, allowing the next generation of farmers to reestablish themselves…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…Wiley Wolf focuses on sustainability projects across the operation, including water management, soil health, solar development, and pollinator habitats. The next generation of the family says modern farming requires constant…
Managing Fire Ants in Almond Orchards with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait
…active near the soil surface, making bait products easier for foraging ants to locate and transport back to the mound. As temperatures rise later in the summer, ants often move…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
…the soil, can reduce overwintering inoculum in the orchard. Preventive[MS1] management combined with effective fungicide tools like Quash® Fungicide can help growers protect trees and maintain productivity. For more information,…
Marietta and the Birth of America’s Northwest Frontier
…and agricultural development. For farmers, settlers, and pioneers seeking land and opportunity, the territory offered fertile soil, access to waterways, and the promise of building new communities beyond the original…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…improve soil productivity Sell the improved property at a profit Move further west and begin again In theory, it was a path to economic advancement. In practice, it required enormous…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…techniques were refined for efficiency, soil stewardship, and long-term sustainability — values shaped by generations of farming under tighter land constraints. Preference for Oxen Over Horses One clear example of…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…improve soil fertility. What may seem obvious today was once a breakthrough in agricultural thinking. Early Fertilizers: Manure and Wood Ash In early American agriculture, manure became a primary soil…
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
…the latest farming practices. This system helped bridge the gap between formal research and everyday farm life, spreading innovations in soil management, crop cultivation, and livestock care. Pioneers of Agricultural…
St. Genevieve: Early French Farming on the Mississippi
…Country under French control. The decision to establish a community on the west bank of the Mississippi reflected both agricultural ambition and geographic opportunity. The river provided fertile soil and…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
…address real-world challenges facing specialty crop producers. Topics regularly include water-use efficiency, irrigation and nutrient management, pest and disease control, soil health, precision agriculture, and emerging technologies. While production systems…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…exposure, protecting soil and farmer health “Every season is the most important season,” Mikesell explains. The LaserWeeder pays for itself in under three years, giving farmers a clear return on…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…bee activity levels. This allows pollination programs to be customized based on: Tree age Orchard density Variety Overall hive strength That precision matters. Pollination is often the second- or third-largest…