…to be an essential event for anyone interested in organic agriculture. Jungman highlighted the Summit as a comprehensive gathering covering both production and the business side of growing organic crops….
Women Farmers of the Civil War
…In addition to their traditional roles of washing, cooking, and sewing, women also tended livestock, planted and harvested crops, and ensured the farm’s overall survival. Their determination kept American agriculture…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…the director of farming for Old River Farming Company and RNG Fanucchi, overseeing the cultivation of corn silage, wheat silage, and other crops essential to feeding dairy cows across Kern…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…future of dairy support crops in California. Gianelli, whose family has farmed in Kern County for five generations, oversees roughly 30,000 acres of corn silage, wheat silage, and feed crops stretching from…
Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…with Modesto Irrigation District to create a large, agriculture-themed public mural celebrating the region’s top crops and the farmers who grow them. The mural is already installed, and the official…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…farmers began cultivating sugar cane and refining it into granular sugar, opening up an additional revenue stream. This diversification helped stabilize Southern agriculture by spreading economic opportunity across multiple crops…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…key pests affecting West Coast specialty crops: Navel orangeworm – tree nuts (almonds, pistachios) Codling moth – apples in the Northwest and some tree nuts in California California red scale…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…eager buyers across the Atlantic. Cash Crops and the European Market As demand in Europe soared, southern agriculture turned to crops like cotton, tobacco, and sugar. These commodities became the…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…explore applications in vegetables, specialty crops, and even regional corn operations. Expansion Ahead in 2026 Solinftec plans to continue expanding aggressively in 2026. The company is growing into more than…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…that California is next. “We met a lot of growers at FIRA USA this year,” he said. “There’s major interest in bringing the SOLIX platform to specialty crops — from vegetables…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture in the 1860s
…newly opened territories. For many, it was a dream come true—an opportunity to own land, grow crops, and contribute to the nation’s development. These early homesteaders became the backbone of…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…year—from tariffs and freight regulations to booming nut crops and international logistics. A Volatile but Strong Year for Port Activity Cox describes the past year as “up and down,” noting…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
…practiced poor soil management. They rarely rotated crops or replaced nutrients lost through continuous planting. Instead, they depended on the natural fertility of virgin land to produce their harvests. Once…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…suits while spraying crops. These types of advances improve both operational efficiency and worker safety. According to Johnson, the goal of technology in agriculture has always been the same: increase…