Legacy and Innovation in Kern County Farming A Family Legacy Rooted in California Soil Kirschenman Enterprises has been farming in California since 1937. Now led by third-generation farmer Wade Kirschenman,…
George Washington Helped Grow American Farming
…George Washington—more than a general and statesman—was also a pioneering farmer. He fertilized his fields using animal waste and lime, and practiced early crop rotation to maintain soil health. As…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
Importance of Irrigation Systems Maintenance in Agriculture When it comes to irrigation efficiency and soil health, regular maintenance of irrigation systems is essential—especially flushing. According to Cory Broad, Agronomic Sales…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
A Struggling Start for Southern Agriculture In the early days of American farming, pioneers in New England and along the East Coast found relative success due to favorable soil and…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…harmful practices. These practices reportedly include large-scale deforestation and soil degradation—issues that directly conflict with California law and environmental standards. Accusations of Deforestation in Mexico One of the key claims…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…cold for vegetable production. Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation The fertile soil, enriched by deposits from the Colorado River, makes Yuma a powerhouse for agriculture. Every winter…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…1156, which would pause the Williamson Act to allow solar development on farmland. “It breaks my heart… the most fertile soil in the world is being covered with solar farms,”…
John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming
…Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming As pioneers moved west in the early 1800s, they struggled with the dense, damp soils of the Midwest. Early plows—crafted from wood or iron—were easily bent,…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…breaks my heart when you drive around and see solar farms on the most fertile agricultural soil in the world, the Central Valley,” he said. “It’s such an evil scam.”…
Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration
…the ground, suppressing weeds and conserving moisture. Beans climbed the corn stalks while fixing nitrogen into the soil to enhance fertility. This natural symbiosis created a sustainable, nutrient-rich farming practice…
George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture
…sweet potatoes. His innovations not only boosted demand but also encouraged crop diversification across the South. Even more importantly, Carver promoted crop rotation and natural fertilization, helping restore soil health…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
AgNet News Hour: Solar vs. Soil—California’s Farmland Crossroads In today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill dig into one of the most controversial and…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
…wild. It wasn’t long before the crop found its way into American soil, with the first known cotton seeds planted in Florida by 1556. From there, cultivation expanded steadily. By…
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
…produce, and soil within and out of the affected areas. These restrictions are designed to halt the spread of the pest, reduce crop damage, and avoid major economic losses for…