The westward expansion of the United States accelerated in 1788 when American pioneers crossed the Appalachian Mountains and established Marietta, Ohio, the first permanent American settlement in what was then …
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 California State Board of Food and Agriculture. A recent …
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 McClintock. During a recent episode of the AgNet News …
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 recent report highlighted how strong consumer demand and favorable market prices …
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 independence secured, thousands of settlers …
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 shortages, mounting regulations, election integrity, and the future of agriculture were front and …
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 significant implications for the state’s agricultural industry. During the conversation, McClintock …
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 a greater impact than the …
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 expansion decisions. A recent report highlighted findings from the July Cattle on …
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 recent foodborne illness investigation. A recent report highlighted the …
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 key application windows can make all the …
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 state’s 2026 State Implementation Plan (SIP) without requiring agricultural producers to …
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 history, and few people understand those challenges …
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 the market—it’s the steady loss of grazing land. During a …