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USDA Expands $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
USDA Announces New Funding to Combat Destructive Feral Swine America’s farmers and ranchers continue to battle one of agriculture’s most…
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Khyle Aphay’s FFA Journey Shows the Power of Leadership and Opportunity
El Capitan FFA Student Represents California at National NextGen Agribusiness Conference For many students, FFA is an introduction to agriculture. For Khyle…
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USDA Launches $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $35 million to help combat one of agriculture’s most destructive invasive species. During today’s episode…
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Marietta Became America’s First Permanent Settlement in the Northwest Territory
The westward expansion of the United States accelerated in 1788 when American pioneers crossed the Appalachian Mountains and established Marietta, Ohio, the…
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California Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funding Priorities on State Board Agenda
Funding priorities for the California Specialty Crop Block Grant Program will be among the key topics discussed during the next meeting of the…
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Part 2: Tom McClintock, California Governor’s Race Could Shape the Future of Agriculture
California’s 2026 gubernatorial election could be one of the most consequential in decades for farmers and ranchers, according to Congressman Tom…
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U.S. Sheep Industry Outlook Remains Positive Despite Drought Challenges
The U.S. sheep industry outlook remains encouraging even as producers continue to battle widespread drought conditions across much of the country. A…
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Westward Expansion After the Revolution: How Early American Pioneers Found Food and Survival
The First Wave of Westward Migration The conclusion of the American Revolutionary War marked the beginning of a new chapter in the nation’s history. With…
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Tom McClintock Talks California Water, Farming, and Freedom
Tom McClintock Sounds the Alarm on California’s Future: Water, Agriculture, Energy, and Elections California’s affordability crisis, water…
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Why California’s 2026 Governor’s Race Matters to Agriculture
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Congressman Tom McClintock discussed why California’s upcoming gubernatorial election could have…
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Cyrus McCormick’s Mechanical Reaper Changed American Agriculture
The Farm That Inspired an Agricultural Revolution Innovation has always played a vital role in the success of American agriculture, and few inventions have had…
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Heifer Placements Remain Stable Despite Slight Decline in Feedlot Share
The latest heifer placements data from USDA offers insight into how cattle producers are balancing current market conditions with future herd…
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Mexico Tests Find No Cyclospora in Taylor Farms Lettuce Samples
Testing conducted by Mexican health officials found no evidence of Cyclospora in lettuce or water samples collected from a Taylor Farms facility following a…
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PCA Bastiaan Weststeyn Highlights Season-Long Navel Orangeworm Strategy with Avaunt eVo and Altacor eVo
California almond growers know that controlling navel orangeworm requires a season-long approach, and according to PCA Bastiaan Weststeyn of M3 West Inc., two…
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California Farmers Avoid Mandatory Tractor Replacement Rule in CARB Decision
California farmers narrowly avoided a proposed mandatory tractor replacement rule after the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved revisions to the…
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California Cattlemen’s President Rick Roberti Sounds the Alarm on Agriculture’s Future
Water, Wolves, Regulations, Food Security, and the Fight to Protect California Ranching California agriculture is facing some of the biggest challenges in its…
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California Cattlemen’s President Says Loss of Grazing Land Threatens Beef Industry’s Future
California cattle producers continue to benefit from historically strong cattle prices, but one of the industry’s biggest long-term concerns isn’t…
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Cyrus McCormick’s Reaper: The Invention That Changed American Farming
Cyrus McCormick’s Journey Was Built on Persistence Innovation often takes time to gain acceptance, and few stories illustrate that better than the remarkable…
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Land O’Lakes Expands Tulare Facility Into Dairy Protein Production
Land O’Lakes is investing in its Tulare dairy facility to expand into the growing dairy protein market, creating new opportunities for…
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New Imaging Technology Detects Drought Stress Before Plants Show Visible Symptoms
A new plant drought detection technology developed by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)…
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Judge Upholds Confidentiality of California Bird Flu Quarantine Locations
A California judge has ruled that the locations of dairies quarantined during the state’s California bird flu outbreak will remain…
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California Cattlemen President Warns of Growing Challenge Keeping Ranches in the Family
The future of California’s ranching industry may depend as much on the next generation as it does on markets and weather. That was one of the central…
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How Immigrant Farmers Shaped America’s Agricultural Communities
The Lasting Legacy of Immigrant Farming Traditions in Early America America’s agricultural heritage is deeply rooted in the traditions, skills, and…
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Global Avocado Exports Continue Rapid Growth as Markets Face New Challenges
Global avocado exports are expected to continue climbing over the next several years, but industry analysts say the expanding market also brings increased…
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California Rancher Ryan Schohr Appointed to EPA Agriculture Advisory Committee
Ryan Schohr has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee for the 2026–2027 term, giving…
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House Budget Proposal Includes $12 Billion in New Farm Aid
A proposed farm aid package worth $12 billion is moving through Congress as part of a broader budget framework that also includes funding tied to the…
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California Pistachio Crop Could Be Cut in Half: Rich Kreps Explains What Growers Need to Know
California’s pistachio industry is facing one of its most challenging seasons in recent memory, and according to longtime crop advisor and pistachio expert…
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Rich Kreps: Post-Harvest Management Can Set the Stage for Next Year’s Pistachio Crop
Proper post-harvest management may be one of the most important investments California pistachio growers can make for next season’s crop, according to…
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How Insecticide Ear Tags Revolutionized Cattle Health
The Invention That Changed Cattle Pest Control For cattle producers, controlling pests has always been essential to maintaining herd health and productivity…
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Driscoll’s Responds to Strawberry Lawsuit Over Pesticide Residue Claims
Driscoll’s strawberries are facing increased scrutiny after a U.S. consumer lawsuit raised questions about pesticide residue testing and the…
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California Stone Fruit Season Expected to End Early After Warm Start
The California stone fruit season is expected to end earlier than normal this year after an unusually warm start accelerated crop development across the…
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California Sheep Producers Warn H-2A Wage Rule Could Threaten Operations
A proposed change to California sheep producers’ labor costs is raising concerns across the state’s sheep industry, with leaders warning it could…
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California Pistachio Crop Expected to Shrink Sharply Following Challenging Growing Season
California pistachio growers could be facing one of the smallest crops in years after an unusually warm spring disrupted pollination across much of the Central…
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Land Grants Helped Build America’s Army and Agriculture
Land Grants: An Early Incentive That Strengthened a Young Nation During the American Revolutionary War, the newly forming United States faced enormous…
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Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
California’s agricultural industry has long been recognized as one of the world’s most productive food-producing regions, but according to…
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Steve Hilton Outlines Agriculture Priorities in California Governor’s Race
California agriculture took center stage during a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, as gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton shared his vision for the…
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Edwin Budding’s Lawnmower Changed American Farm Life
A Simple Invention That Made a Lasting Impact Many people recognize agricultural inventors such as Cyrus McCormick, John Deere, and Eli Whitney for…
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Keely Covello Talks Potter Valley, Water, and California’s Future with The Ag Meter
As California continues to grapple with water shortages, aging infrastructure, devastating wildfires, and increasing political division, one voice has emerged…
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Potter Valley Water Fight Gains Federal Attention as Community Seeks to Preserve Key Infrastructure
The future of Northern California’s Potter Valley Project remains uncertain, but the issue is drawing increased attention in Washington, D.C. During a…
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How Irrigation Revolutionized American Farming
Water has always been one of agriculture’s most valuable resources, but the methods used to deliver it to crops have changed dramatically over time. From…
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Land O’Lakes Invests in Tulare to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
As consumer demand for nutritious dairy products continues to rise, Land O’Lakes is making a major investment in California’s dairy industry that will benefit…
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Land O’Lakes Expands Tulare Facility to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
Land O’Lakes is making a significant investment in California’s dairy industry with plans to expand its Tulare processing facility, a move designed…
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The Three Revolutions That Transformed American Agriculture
American agriculture has experienced several defining moments that forever changed the way food is produced. According to historians, three major agricultural…
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California Raisin Legend Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Industry’s Future
For nearly 60 years, Kalem Barsarian has been one of the most influential voices in California’s raisin industry. A former president of the Raisin Bargaining…
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California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
The future of California’s raisin industry was the focus of today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, where longtime industry leader Kalem Barserian shared…
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How America’s First Turnpikes Helped Transform U.S. Agriculture
America’s First Toll Roads Opened New Markets for Farmers When most people think about American agriculture history, turnpike roads probably don’t come to…
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Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future
California agriculture sits at the center of many of the state’s biggest challenges, from water policy and energy production to education, rural development…
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Gloria Romero Highlights Education and Agriculture in Part 2 of AgNet News Hour Interview
Education, workforce development and the future of California agriculture took center stage during Part 2 of the AgNet News Hour interview with Republican…
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Steel Lug Wheels to Rubber Tires: A Revolution in American Agriculture
How Rubber Tires Changed Farming Forever The evolution of farm equipment has played a critical role in improving agricultural productivity across the United…
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Gloria Romero Outlines Agriculture Priorities for California’s Future
California agriculture, water infrastructure and rural communities were among the topics discussed during today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, featuring…
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Benjamin Franklin and the Birth of America’s Postal System
Benjamin Franklin Laid the Foundation for the U.S. Postal Service Communication has always played a vital role in the growth of American agriculture, commerce…
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Senate Farm Bill Effort Resumes as Congress Returns to Washington
Congress has returned to Washington, and Farm Bill negotiations are once again taking center stage as Senate leaders work to advance long-awaited legislation…
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Whole Vine Festival Returns to Celebrate California’s Grape Industry
The Whole Vine Festival is returning for its fourth year, bringing families, growers and community members together to celebrate one of California’s most…
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California Winegrape Growers Fight for Fairness Amid Industry Challenges
Natalie Collins Discusses Advocacy, Wine Labeling, Innovation, and the Future of California’s Wine Industry with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni…
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California Wine Grape Growers Focus on Recovery, Marketing and Fair Competition
The California wine industry is navigating one of its most challenging periods in decades, but growers are focused on adapting, advocating and positioning the…
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How the U.S. Postal System Helped Connect Early America
The Origins of the U.S. Postal System and Its Importance to Early American Communities Communication has always played a vital role in the growth and…
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California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
California’s almond industry is entering the 2026 harvest season with renewed optimism, thanks to strong export demand, stable pricing, and what appears…
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Sunny Toor Sees Strong Demand as California Almond Harvest Nears
California’s almond industry is entering the 2026 harvest with optimism as strong global demand, stable prices, and a slightly smaller crop position…
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Erie Canal Revolutionized New York Waterways and American Agriculture
The Erie Canal Changed Transportation and Expanded Agricultural Trade For centuries, New York’s rivers and waterways served as important transportation…
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Monterey County Crop Report Shows $4.8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Production
The latest Monterey County crop report highlights another strong year for one of California’s leading agricultural regions, even as disease pressure…