…some areas farther west and south, including the Goshen and Laton areas. He also identified the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) as a significant concern for farmers who depend on…
How Crop Rotation Helped American Farmers Protect Soil Fertility
…could move on to new land when their current fields became less productive. However, by the 1880s, Americans were beginning to recognize that this approach was not sustainable indefinitely. As…
California Walnuts Face Global Challenges and New Opportunities
…from earning a sustainable return. He believes California can strengthen its agricultural economy, but said meaningful action—not simply promises—is required. Listen to the Full Ag Meter Interview The conversation between…
Fresno State Field Day to Highlight Groundwater Recharge Options for Farmers
…in Action: A Farmer Field Day,” will focus on practical strategies growers can use to improve groundwater reliability as Sustainable Groundwater Management Act requirements continue to evolve. Groundwater Recharge Strategies…
Jason Giannelli: California Water, Farming and the Next Generation
…essential to balancing groundwater basins and reducing pressure on groundwater supplies. While he does not expect the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, or SGMA, to disappear, he believes more surface water…
John Duarte: Water, Crops and California Ag Future
…while providing water for both farms and households. SGMA and the Push for More Surface Water The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act was another major topic. Duarte said he is dealing…
John Duarte Discusses California Water, Agriculture and Policy
…the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Duarte argues that groundwater regulations must be considered alongside reliable surface-water deliveries and says California has existing plans, infrastructure and financial resources that could…
Franklin King: A Pioneer of Sustainable Agriculture
…he taught and helped perfect are now viewed as fundamental principles of organic and sustainable farming. At the time, however, these concepts were far from mainstream. In the early 1900s,…
California Ag Faces Challenges as World Ag Expo Prepares for 60th Anniversary
…that make it increasingly difficult for producers to reach a sustainable break-even point. Despite the challenges, he says the cattle industry will continue moving forward and stresses the importance of…
Philadelphia Society Helped Shape American Agriculture
…The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture played an important role in encouraging farmers and agricultural leaders to examine ways to make farming more productive and sustainable. Practices that are familiar…
California Figs Find New Momentum as Demand Grows
…darker purple appearance distinguishes it from the golden-colored figs commonly associated with other producing countries. She also emphasized California’s production standards, quality-control requirements and sustainable farming practices as important advantages…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor and the Future of West Side Farming
…is necessary to keep the melon program operating and maintain permanent crops such as almonds. Del Bosque also warned that the long-term effects of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)…
Why Chickens Were the Backbone of Early American Farms
…century, backyard chickens have experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years. Many homeowners now raise small flocks for fresh eggs, sustainable food production, and a stronger connection to agriculture. This…
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
…care for the land. Their livelihoods, family legacies, livestock, crops, and future generations all depend upon healthy soil, clean water, and sustainable farming practices. She challenged listeners to examine who…