…but also developed and refined methods that laid the groundwork for modern organic farming. Legacy in Agriculture While the principles King promoted—such as sustainable soil management and environmentally conscious farming—are…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
…more efficient pumping of floodwaters. Forest management, thinning overcrowded stands to reduce fire risk and increase runoff by an estimated two million acre-feet annually. Desalination and wastewater reuse, powered by…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…infrastructure investments, forest management, and practical reforms to restore balance between the environment and human needs. California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity Forest Management, Fires, and…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…hosts called for more forest management and long-term solutions to protect both rural communities and crops. Attention then turned to the Reedley Ag Conference, set for October 9 at Reedley…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…automation, with 95% of the ranch already automated. These systems help offset labor shortages and make water use more efficient. Pest management remains a challenge, with gophers, rats, and crows…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…benefits: Soil Fertility: Ashes from burned grasses, shrubs, and trees acted as a natural fertilizer, returning vital nutrients to the soil. Weed Control: Fire cleared competing vegetation, making it easier…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…risk as housing developments expand and groundwater regulations tighten under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Farmers must achieve groundwater sustainability by 2040, a shift that will force tough decisions…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…for: Sustainable farming practices still used in modern agriculture. Scientific research in crop and soil management. Collaboration among farmers, scientists, and policymakers, which continues to drive agricultural innovation. The organization…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…management—if they want to succeed in today’s competitive climate. “If you’re the grower that has always been, you’re going to struggle,” he said. For the full conversation with Richard Matoian,…
Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity
…described this as beginning with the consumer in mind: “Let’s begin with the end in mind and what they’re looking for. That means quality genetics, strong colostrum management, and ensuring…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…often limit tools farmers can use, from pest control in almond orchards to irrigation management. Yet farmers continue to innovate. Del Bosque notes that drip irrigation has reduced water use…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…worsening Central Valley air quality caused by wildfires, likening the smoke to winter fog. He warned that tensions between state and federal governments over forest management may intensify as fall…
The Roots of U.S. Forest Management
…protecting and managing the nation’s forests. By the mid-19th century, concerns about forest conditions and sustainability began to take shape in national policy. The Roots of U.S. Forest Management Establishing…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…management concerns. Vast tracts of unmanaged forest continue to fuel devastating wildfires. He recalled earlier calls to strengthen the lumber industry as part of the solution, but progress has been…