From The Tractor Seat
My Thoughts From The Tractor Seat – Mistakes
Often times I reflect on my life, and it seems like I could write a book of all the foolish mistakes I’ve made. I’m not
Don Hartman
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Moving To California
As most of us Californians already know, living in this state can come at a high cost. Whether it is the cost of living (fuel,
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Farming & Ag News
Deere Pays Bribery Case
Looks like John Deere found itself in a massage parlor-sized mess recently. Earlier last month, the agricultural giant agreed to cough up $9.9 million to
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Bye Bye Plastic Bags?
California lawmakers have possibly managed to completely remove the option of any type of plastic bag offerings from grocery stores throughout our state, and mandate
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Blue Collar Jobs Matter
So far in 2024, the U.S. economy boasted a staggering 7.7 million job openings—a sharp increase from the under-5-million figure just a decade ago. In
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Farm to Fork
Let’s Use Fall Harvest Season to Tout California Agriculture
Every season in California brings a bounty of incredible crops, but fall harvest season is particularly special, both symbolically because it marks the changing of
Victor Martino
Farming & Ag News
The History of Pumpkin Production in California
Pumpkins, an iconic symbol of the autumn or fall season and central to America’s Halloween and Thanksgiving traditions, have long been a part of California’s
Victor Martino
From The Tractor Seat
My Thoughts From The Tractor Seat – A Hard Man
I was told the other day I am a “hard man”. It got me to thinking, and I’ve since wondered why I’m thought of as
Don Hartman
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Chevron Leaving California
After more than 145 years of having its main headquarters in California, Chevron has announced that it will be leaving the state for Texas. However,
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Farming & Ag News
Economy & Equipment Sales
In 2024, the agricultural sector is still grappling with significant challenges that are deeply affecting the market for farming equipment. These are some of the
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Farm to Fork
The California Almond Industry: A Time of Transition
The California almond industry is in a time of transition, shaped by a mix of economic, environmental, and regulatory factors. Here’s an overview of the
Victor Martino
Farm to Fork
The Dynamic and Evolving California Tree Nut Industry
When I was growing up in California’s Central Valley in the 1960s and 70s, walnuts ruled the landscape and economic bottom line when it came
Victor Martino
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