…for Regenerative Agriculture A free breakfast and hosted lunch A trade show featuring Farm Bureau member businesses The event is free, open to the public, and especially valuable for tree…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…challenges facing farmers statewide, including rising regulation costs, wildfire impacts, and increasing wolf depredation in nearby grazing regions. The show touches on trade tensions ahead of the USMCA review, updates…
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
…core of daily life and national growth. Agriculture as the Foundation of American Life During this period, nearly every household relied on the land for survival. Agriculture dominated work, trade,…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…backbone of the region’s economy, driving both domestic and international trade. The success of these crops depended heavily on labor-intensive production and fertile soil, both of which played key roles…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…New markets are under evaluation as the Commission works globally to expand opportunities while supporting strong domestic demand. Tariffs and International Trade On the subject of tariffs, LeMay reported no…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…about California’s thriving table grape season, global trade challenges, and the pride of representing one of the state’s most iconic crops. LeMay described this year as “a fair season” overall,…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…the highest safety and quality standards anywhere in the world. Competing with Imports and Promoting California Grown Ference addressed a growing concern: the U.S. currently faces a food trade deficit…
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
…to the Mississippi River, marking a major milestone in the nation’s expansion. At its heart stood St. Louis, Missouri—the largest town on the frontier and a hub for trade and…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…walnuts that meet specific market needs while optimizing pricing and distribution. Market Conditions and Competition International trade factors significantly impact walnut exports. Tariffs remain a challenge, especially India’s 100% tariff,…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
…that tariff comes down, it’s a game changer,” Jameson said. “India loves California walnuts. We just need fair trade terms.” Jameson also shared that 2025 could be the first profitable…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…labor systems and became vital to the colonies’ export trade. The plantation economy was not only about wealth—it was also about survival. While elite landowners grew cash crops for export,…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…and tomatoes to dairy and cattle. As a general agriculture organization, the Farm Bureau bridges all these sectors. A “Jack of All Trades” With 21 years at the Bureau and…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…finally bring common-sense reform,” he said. “If we can secure the border, recognize the people already working productively in agriculture, and support fair trade, California can thrive again.” He ended…
From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
…Maryland, tobacco emerged as a highly profitable cash crop that fueled both local economies and international trade. Farther south, in South Carolina, farmers found ideal conditions for cultivating rice, another…