Reedley College to Host Ag Conference on October 9: Innovation, Careers, and the Future of Farming The Reedley College Agriculture Conference returns on October 9, 2025, bringing together growers, students,…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
David Tangpia California’s Central Valley is the heart of American agriculture, and its farmers face unprecedented challenges. Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with David Tangipa, Assemblyman for the…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…strong production regions. The sandy loam soils, with some areas containing over 20 feet of topsoil, have produced yields 30% higher than those on the Eastside for both row crops…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…themselves, the Freeman family has long prioritized soil and water health. Fifteen years ago, they stopped using non-organic inputs, and today their estate vineyards are certified organic. Their third vineyard,…
Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution
Honoring a Pioneer in American Agriculture In the story of modern agriculture, few names stand as tall as Norman Borlaug. Born in Cresco, Iowa, in 1914, Borlaug devoted his life…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…for agriculture. Farmers as Environmental Stewards Barcellos emphasizes that farmers are the original environmentalists. Protecting soil and water ensures healthy crops year after year. Far from depleting the land, A-Bar…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
Celebrating California’s Global Role in Wine California continues to lead the U.S. wine industry, producing an impressive 81% of all U.S. wine. With more than 6,200 wineries and 5,900 growers…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…benefits: Soil Fertility: Ashes from burned grasses, shrubs, and trees acted as a natural fertilizer, returning vital nutrients to the soil. Weed Control: Fire cleared competing vegetation, making it easier…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
Don Cameron A Farmer and Leader in California Agriculture Don Cameron, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, is not only a prominent voice in policy but…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…planted in sequence. This practice not only improved soil health but also boosted yields, reduced pest infestations, and promoted sustainable farming. Soil Fertility Testing The Society also pioneered the practice…
Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman
Photo by Marjhan Ramboyong/Pexels image A Pioneer in Agriculture Henry A. Wallace is widely celebrated as the father of hybrid seed corn and the founder of the Pioneer Hybrid Seed…
John W. Tyson: Missouri Farmer Builds Poultry Legacy
Photo by Ramdas Aswale/Pexels image Seizing Opportunity During the Great Depression The Great Depression challenged countless rural American families, yet it also offered opportunities for those in the right place…
Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity
…health data and performance records. Packers, meanwhile, want healthy animals that deliver on red meat yield and carcass quality. “This is really about people talking,” Williams said. “That’s how we…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…solar projects. Farmers argue prime soils should remain dedicated to food production, not power generation. Even within farm groups such as the California Farm Bureau and local county bureaus, divisions…