…was slow and physically demanding. Adding to the challenge, work could not begin until after the ground thawed—typically after April 1—leaving a limited window to prepare land and plant crops….
Todd Burkdoll Highlights Tools for Ants, Plant Bugs, and Weed Control
…Burkdoll emphasized the importance of early control, as populations can quickly build and spread throughout orchards. Belay® Insecticide is one tool growers can use, particularly in crops like pomegranates, where…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
…much of the eastern United States. However, farmers also experimented with a variety of other crops, including oats, cotton, and even tobacco. The assumption was that if these crops thrived…
Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture
…relied on to process crops and support expanding agricultural production. Under Ellis’s leadership, Reliance Works began manufacturing equipment that supported the broader mechanization movement that was gradually reshaping American farming….
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…Row crop producers are battling tight margins as input costs continue to climb, often offsetting any gains in commodity prices. Meanwhile, specialty sectors like California’s wine industry are facing serious…
Colonial Fur Trade and Wheat Demand Shaped Early American Farming
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Broadcast Applications Improve Fire Ant Control in Almond Orchards
Fire ants remain a persistent challenge for California almond growers, impacting both crop quality and worker safety. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says choosing…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…fall behind. The Woolf family has chosen to adapt—constantly pushing boundaries and exploring new opportunities. Diversification and the Reality of Water Scarcity Woolf Farming produces a wide range of crops,…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…limited water allocations—currently around 15 percent. That uncertainty is forcing farmers to rethink how they use their land and what crops can realistically be sustained in the future. For Stuart…
The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles
…farmers. Settlers faced extreme weather conditions, including tornadoes, blizzards, droughts, hailstorms, and floods. To make matters worse, swarms of grasshoppers regularly swept through crops, devastating entire harvests. These natural hardships…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…back to 1974, when Stuart Wolf’s father first started the operation. Today, the company farms a wide range of crops including almonds, pistachios, tomatoes, grains, basil, garlic, onions, cotton, and…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…million acres of irrigated farmland produce hundreds of crops that feed the nation and much of the world. Environmental Regulations and Changing Water Policy Beginning in the 1970s, environmental regulations…
Managing Fire Ants in Almond Orchards with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait
Fire ants can create significant challenges for California almond growers, particularly as populations build during warmer months. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says effective…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…agriculture to flourish across the Central Valley. These projects helped create more than seven million acres of irrigated farmland producing hundreds of different crops. However, environmental regulations beginning in the…