…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,…
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…weather, frost management, and block-by-block decision-making as soil conditions and microclimates vary. “There’s a lot of work to get done,” Silva said, highlighting the intense coordination required from November through…
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…
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…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,…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…Jacobsen’s workday centers on education, his evenings and weekends are firmly rooted in the soil. “I’m still a farmer,” he said proudly. “My day job is as a community college…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…had depleted the soil’s nutrients, leading to lower yields and declining quality. Farmers who had thrived during the war suddenly found themselves struggling to make a profit. Pests and Problems…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…prep the soil for the next season,” he said. “We’re getting ready for fumigation with products like Sectagon to make sure next year’s crops start strong.” He also predicted another…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…technology and crop advising, with innovators and researchers presenting tools that promise to transform pest management, soil health, and precision farming. At the heart of the episode was Ruthann Anderson,…
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…they inherit. “They’re thinking about regenerative ag, soil health, and how to make food better today than it was yesterday,” she explained. By giving students hands-on experiences—whether through science fairs,…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…connection between farming and environmental stewardship is inseparable. “Our soil is the backbone of what we do,” he said. “If we don’t treat our soils well, they won’t produce.” He…
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…under the Yosemite Fresh label. “We’ve been doing this since my great-grandfather came from the Netherlands in the 1920s,” he said. “Farming’s changed a lot — but family and soil…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
…England, Scotland, and Ireland each brought their homeland’s techniques and traditions to America’s fertile soil. With more land to cultivate and abundant natural resources, they adapted familiar methods to new…
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…right here in the Central Valley.” Tangipa agreed wholeheartedly. “We have the best soil, the best water system — we stand on the shoulders of giants,” he said. “The people…