…today. At the same time, the company is embracing modern agriculture: Precision irrigation and soil monitoring Targeted pest control instead of whole-field spraying Expanding organic production These innovations reflect a…
California Citrus Outlook Strong Despite Weather Challenges and Rising Costs
…to soil monitoring, growers are finding ways to improve efficiency while maintaining sustainability. “Everything we do… we’re trying to be good stewards of the land,” he said. Despite ongoing challenges,…
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
…93% of California farms are family-owned. These operations think in generations—not quarters—prioritizing long-term stewardship of land, soil, and resources. Ross highlighted the importance of keeping younger generations engaged, combining education,…
Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture
…to carry nutrients and move through soil. The result? Better root-zone hydration, improved soil balance, and healthier crops—even in challenging conditions like pistachio orchards planted in highly saline soils. Just…
Water Technology Innovation Offers New Option for Growers Facing Quality Challenges
…especially frustrating for growers already dealing with difficult soil and water conditions. Nunes pointed to areas in the San Joaquin Valley, including parts of Madera, Chowchilla, Bakersfield, and beyond, where…
From Gold Rush to Green Fields: The Agricultural Roots of Colorado
…marked the beginning of commercial agriculture in the region. The valley’s rich soil and access to water made it an ideal location for farming, allowing settlers to establish more stable…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…a System One of the most compelling takeaways from the conversation is Moffitt’s philosophy that farming cannot be approached in silos. Everything is connected: Soil health Water management Market access…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
…to areas like soil health, water quality, and environmental stewardship. Another key theme was the importance of education and leadership development in agriculture. Moffitt credited programs like FFA and 4-H…
Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters
…dive into what’s really happening behind the scenes in soil health, fertilizer efficiency, and one of the most talked-about inputs in agriculture today: fulvic acid. What’s Really in Your Soil…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
…caused widespread soil erosion across the Great Plains. In Colorado, an estimated one-tenth of the state’s topsoil was lost to the wind. This environmental disaster underscored the importance of conservation…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
…strong prairie winds. Soil conditions, while fertile, were often unfamiliar to farmers who had experience with more forested or humid landscapes. As a result, many of the crops settlers initially…
Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming
…where rainfall patterns, soil conditions, and seasonal cycles were very different. On the Great Plains, farmers had to deal with unpredictable weather, intense winds, and growing conditions that required entirely…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…soil practices Enhancing livestock genetics and feed efficiency Experimenting with new technologies or production methods Recent tax court rulings have confirmed that agriculture qualifies for these credits, and new legislative…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…way. Many early settlers had limited knowledge about long-term soil management or sustainable cultivation practices. Because the land they encountered was “virgin soil,” it was initially extremely fertile and produced…