…of crops and hundreds of jobs in Imperial County. Leimgruber outlines how losing such crop diversity could weaken the region’s ag economy and make farmers more vulnerable to price volatility….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
…how a perfect storm of heat stress, poor pollination conditions, and tree fatigue from two historically large crops led to this year’s shortfall—just 4.8 million cartons harvested, down from over…
George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture
…However, finding a profitable market for these crops proved difficult—until Carver’s groundbreaking work changed everything. Carver, a brilliant agricultural scientist and visionary, discovered hundreds of new uses for peanuts and…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…revised regulations apply to their operations and how to ensure readiness for FSMA-PSR inspections. CDFA continues to support California’s specialty crop growers with compliance tools and up-to-date training to promote…
California Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
…that support farming and ranching operations across the state. He noted that continued aggressive enforcement could jeopardize the food supply chain—from harvest to grocery shelves. “Without these employees, crops would…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
Joel Allen of Joel Allen Ranch is managing more than just crops on his 3,000-acre operation. From corn silage to pistachios and cantaloupes, Allen’s farming efforts also involve navigating the…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…years,” said Jameson, highlighting a sharp contrast with 2023’s 10.1 million and 2024’s 9.5 million carton crops. A Season of Extremes According to Jameson, several factors contributed to the dramatic…
California Eggplant Harvest Begins with Strong Quality Reports
…mostly ideal weather conditions, despite a few temperature spikes reaching between 90 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit in early May. These conditions have supported steady crop development. Unlike more volatile crops,…
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
The Crop Exchange That Built American Farming In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold revisits a pivotal moment in agricultural development—when cultures collided and crops crossed…
Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes
…Arizona crops. Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes “We just started planting our first field today,” Allen said. “We won’t come off until late September or early October—that’s…
America’s First State Fair and Its Agriculture Roots
…prize crops and livestock has since become a celebrated institution in American life. Today, Texas attracts the most annual visitors to its State Fair, closely trailed by Minnesota. The Iowa…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…Partnerships and Pivoting Crops Allen’s team markets cantaloupes through Westside Produce and Classic Fruits—relationships that have lasted over three decades. Wheat and grain are sold through Lockwood Seed and Grain,…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
…cotton became one of the nation’s most transformative crops. How Cotton Helped Shape America’s Agricultural Economy When Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World in 1492, he discovered cotton growing…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
…disrupting the food supply chain, increasing uncertainty for producers already facing tight margins, regulatory pressure, and weather-related challenges. “Immigrant workers are not only essential to harvesting crops—they are central to…