…in rebranding. “The packaging is sharp, and retailers are putting walnuts where consumers can actually see them,” he said. “They’re one of the healthiest foods you can eat, and we’re…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
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California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…health of their soil, water, and ecosystems, and they treat their land with extraordinary care, often across generations. California farmers have become highly innovative, he said, not only in production…
From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
Photo by Randy Fath on Unsplash The Roots of American Farming In the early days of American settlement, the first colonists arriving in Plymouth Colony faced unfamiliar soil, weather, and…
Ethnic Roots of Early American Agriculture
…frontier. The result was not a single style of American farming, but a rich blend of European agricultural traditions adapted to the fertile soils and open spaces of a new…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
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Westward Expansion: The Harsh Beginnings of America’s Frontier Farmers
…Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina. These pioneers left their homes in search of fertile soil and freedom. Upon arrival, they encountered a rugged wilderness filled with challenges—from wild terrain to…
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
…of diseases and harmful insects while replenishing the soil with diverse nutrients. Unlike continuous planting of a single crop, rotation balanced soil composition naturally. Corn used one set of nutrients,…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…early-season quality. Though citrus demand rises sharply after the New Year—particularly for health-conscious consumers—Silva says momentum is already building. As always, the mid- and late-season outlook will depend heavily on…
Farming the Frontier: How Early Settlers Built America
Photo by Fylkesarkivet i Vestland on Unsplash Life Beyond the Mississippi As settlers moved west across the Mississippi River in the 19th century, they carried with them not only their…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…precision, efficiency, and sustainability, On Target Spray Systems continues to hit its mark — helping farmers save water, fuel, and time while producing healthier, more resilient crops. Sponsored Content CIR…
Pioneering the Midwest: How Settlers Turned Iowa’s Prairies into Farmland
…represented both challenge and opportunity. The rich soil of the prairies promised abundant harvests, while the remaining timber offered essential resources for building and heating. As trees gave way to…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…Almond Production When asked whether California still has a competitive edge despite water restrictions, Toor didn’t hesitate. California’s combination of climate, soil, science, and expertise is unmatched. Australia is expanding,…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…menu. Monitoring the Screwworm Threat: Progress and Persistent Risk The conversation shifts to animal health, specifically the New World screwworm—an invasive pest capable of devastating livestock populations. Kester reports that…