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 ...

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America Pushes West: Farming Beyond the Appalachians Following the end of the American Revolutionary War, a major shift began to reshape the young United States. One of the earliest barriers ...

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Almond growers across California’s Central Valley are being urged to stay alert for almond red leaf blotch, a disease that is becoming more common in orchards and can significantly impact ...

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When many Americans hear the term Northwest Territory today, they often think of the modern Pacific Northwest—states like Montana, Utah, Oregon, and Washington. But in the late 1700s, the meaning ...

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A California Dairy Leader Speaks The dairy industry is constantly evolving, shaped by changing consumer demand, regulatory pressures, and innovation in food production. In a recent interview on the Ag ...

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Few food brands capture the spirit of California’s Central Valley quite like Pappy’s Choice Seasoning. What began as a family meat business rooted in Fresno agriculture has grown into a ...

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Agriculture has been at the heart of the United States since its earliest days. From the first English settlers to the expansive farms of the 20th century, the story of ...

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As California almond growers navigate tight spray windows during the growing season, having flexible and easy-to-use fungicide options can help keep disease management programs on track. Cassie Rieser, Technical Sales ...

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New Opportunities After 1803 Following the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the American victory in the War of 1812, the United States entered a period of remarkable territorial and economic ...

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California agriculture faces enormous pressure—from water shortages and rising regulations to uncertain markets. Yet farms like Bowles Farming Company continue to adapt, innovate, and feed millions of people. In a ...

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