The Story Behind Case’s Iconic Eagle Logo Logos are more than just graphics—they are enduring symbols of a company’s identity. From the Leaping Deer of John Deere to the Checkerboard…
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…
Purina’s Checkerboard Logo: An Agricultural Icon
A Symbol Rooted in Childhood The Ralston Purina checkerboard logo remains one of the most recognizable symbols in American agriculture. Its history stretches back to 1904, when company founder William…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
From Farming Roots to Public Service Alexandra Duarte Alexandra Duarte, a candidate for California’s Fourth State Senate District, says her decision to run comes from a lifelong commitment to farming…
Grand Island: From Settlers’ Trail to Husker Harvest Days
Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island Each September, Grand Island, Nebraska, becomes the center of attention in the farming world as it hosts Husker Harvest Days. Known as one of…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…wages, health care, and insurance add to the financial pressures. While McCormick acknowledged the necessity of fair wages and benefits, he emphasized that government support has been nonexistent. Instead, McCormick…
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…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…Challenges Beyond trade, animal health issues such as the New World screw worm continue to worry ranchers. Kester explained that while the NCBA has maintained a strong relationship with Mexico’s…
Ohio River: A Lifeline of American Agriculture
…a source of drinking water for approximately five million people, underscoring its vital role in both economic and public health sectors. Conclusion From supporting crop irrigation to providing potable water…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…and healthier crops. However, the early rains that came in late summer did create some challenges. Moisture can slow down harvest operations, cause muddy fields, and make hauling nuts in…
Iowa Farmer Unearths Rare Treasure from the 1850s
A Remarkable Discovery in Iowa Agriculture In March 2017, history surfaced in an Iowa farm field when farmer Robert Ellis made an extraordinary discovery. While plowing near the Missouri River,…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…the time, almonds were being planted on peach seedling rootstock, which often performed poorly under modern conditions such as replant situations, saline soils, or well-water irrigation. Recognizing the need for…
Oregon Trail: How It Shaped American Agriculture
Photo by Dana Davis on Unsplash A Defining Route in Agricultural History The Oregon Trail remains one of the most significant routes in American history, playing a vital role in…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
Shannon Douglas California is one of the most diverse and productive agricultural states in the nation. From the vineyards of Napa to the citrus groves of the Central Valley, farms…