…productivity, noting that fast-growing crops like corn rapidly deplete CO₂ at ground level when actively photosynthesizing. He emphasized that farmers already use CO₂ enrichment in greenhouses to boost growth. Dan…
The Louisiana Purchase: How $15 Million Reshaped American Agriculture
…Purchase opened vast stretches of fertile land ideal for agriculture. Farmers and settlers were able to expand westward, cultivating crops and raising livestock on lands previously inaccessible to the United…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…and the future of agriculture. High-Value Crops and Technological Support Christensen’s role focuses on supporting orchards, vineyards, and bedded row crops through advanced agricultural technology. “Whether a grower chooses conventional…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…growers plan crops, manage irrigation, and comply with SGMA regulations. Specialty Crops and Differentiation The firm also maps niche crops, including raisins, using trellis structure, drying methods, and other indicators….
California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
…instability. Specialty crops such as nuts and grapes remain volatile, though signs of future stabilization are emerging. Labor, inputs, and freight remain key challenges, but domestic demand and new value-added…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…Fertilizing Too Much Hanni closes with a powerful agricultural metaphor. A little fertilizer can help crops grow—but too much kills them. In his view, the wine industry has over-fertilized consumers…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming
…already cultivating the land with advanced farming systems. Their agricultural techniques were well adapted to Ohio’s climate and soils. Crops Indigenous Communities Grew Included: Corn Soybeans Squash Pumpkins These crops…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…biggest challenge for California agriculture. Groundwater restrictions under SGMA are forcing growers to reduce pumping immediately, leaving some permanent crops unwatered and pushing land out of production. The San Joaquin…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…disease-resistant crops, and tools to combat threats like citrus greening. Nick reminded listeners that farmers are among the country’s top environmental stewards—despite often being misunderstood. Efficiency Across Livestock & Dairy…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…California’s diverse food supply, she said, is something residents take for granted. From dozens of lettuce varieties to citrus, nuts, rice, and specialty crops, the state’s food offerings are unmatched….
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…constraints: “A farm is not a factory. The cows got to be milked. The crops got to be picked. Things got to happen when they got to happen because of…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…raising costs for farmers and complicating operations. Despite these obstacles, Woolf emphasizes that farmers continue to act as stewards of the land, producing substantial crops while managing limited resources. Regulatory…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…30 different varieties of crops. In Baja, the team focuses on warm-season vegetables, while in California they grow fresh culinary herbs, tomatoes, pumpkins, and other specialty crops. Demand for herbs…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…of his farm across several coastal counties. Today, his operation produces a wide variety of herbs, vegetables, and specialty crops, benefitting from California’s ideal climate while wrestling with the realities…